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GU05 SVX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

61,954 mi
Last recorded61,954 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 61,954 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 61,442 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 60,408 miles

Bonnet difficult to shut securely

Pass 6 Jan 2020 59,463 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 56,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,760 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,699 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 47,320 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2015 44,593 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 44,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 40,541 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 36,511 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 32,368 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 27,160 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 21,556 miles

sratch's in windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,581 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 11,551 miles

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

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 SVX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

GU05 SVX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is GU05 SVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 SVX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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