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GU05 PXG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,906 mi
Last recorded148,906 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 PXG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 148,906 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear number plate light lense missing

Offside Rear tyre worn edges and perished

diesel injector area damp

engine management light on

headlight masks fitted

long travel handbrake

Fail 28 Jul 2017 148,906 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link bottom boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear number plate light lense missing

Offside Rear tyre worn edges and perished

diesel injector area damp

engine management light on

headlight masks fitted

long travel handbrake

Pass 3 Feb 2016 131,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2016 131,010 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 119,066 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 109,427 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2014 109,425 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 94,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre wearing low

o/s front tyre wearing low

Fail 22 Feb 2013 94,469 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air intake hoses insecure

n/s rear tyre wearing low

o/s front tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Feb 2012 79,754 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,667 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 50,672 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,677 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 38,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ADVISE Front brake pads wearing low and front brake discs are wearing lipped

Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,075 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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GU05 PXG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU05 PXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU05 PXG registered?

GU05 PXG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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