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GU05 SVY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

82,424 mi
Last recorded82,424 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 SVY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2022 82,424 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged mechanical arm seized (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush/bearing rough on lock to lock turn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust fumes entering vehicle from engine area

Pass 8 Oct 2021 81,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

injector chuffing / leaking under bonnet

Fail 7 Oct 2021 81,387 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened lower spring cup damaged has come away from the strut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure separating in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

injector chuffing / leaking under bonnet

Pass 8 Oct 2020 80,618 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front buckle in the road wheel

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured In the wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 8 Oct 2020 80,618 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front buckle in the road wheel

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured In the wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 10 Apr 2019 79,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view (missing) ()

Small stone chip in windscreen

fuel injector seal leaking

poor visual access to front outer brake pads

Fail 3 Apr 2019 79,285 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view (missing) ()

fuel injector seal leaking

poor visual access to front outer brake pads

Pass 29 Mar 2018 78,233 miles

Injector chuffing

Non obligatory mirror damaged Centre rear view mirror missing ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 78,232 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Injector chuffing

Non obligatory mirror damaged Centre rear view mirror missing ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 76,408 miles

Injectors chuffing

N/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 76,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Injectors chuffing

N/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,254 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit outer edge and o/s/f tyre approx 2mm outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake flexi hoses cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2014 67,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,196 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,682 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,412 miles

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

both front tyre depths getting low

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

engine undertray fitted

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear light lens cracked

turbo heat shield loose

Fail 25 Mar 2011 54,412 miles

nearside rear light lens cracked

turbo heat shield loose

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

engine undertray fitted

nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front tyre depths getting low

Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted

front number plate cracked

nearside rear light unit cracked

nearside rear tyre depth low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

turbo heat shield loose

Fail 9 Mar 2010 49,080 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted

front number plate cracked

nearside rear light unit cracked

nearside rear tyre depth low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 16 Mar 2009 42,502 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,371 miles

engine undertray fitted

turbo heatshield broken

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 SVY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SVY, 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 SVY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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