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GU05 RHO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,554 mi
Last recorded101,554 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 RHO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 101,554 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 101,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 86,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 86,813 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre stepping out slightly on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,532 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

auxiliary drive belt perished

rear screen wiper blade split

Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,805 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 2 Apr 2012 50,805 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,090 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,047 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 12,988 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 12,988 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 RHO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RHO, 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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GU05 RHO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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