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GV05 FOC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,498 mi
Last recorded117,498 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 FOC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 117,498 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded

rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

spare wheel close to legal limit and smooth on edges

Fail 28 Apr 2017 117,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded

rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

spare wheel close to legal limit and smooth on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2016 99,447 miles

Both Front Shock Absorber Dust Covers Deteriorated

Exhaust Rear Heat Shield Adrift Over Silencer

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Broken but not Showing White light to Rear (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 99,447 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Front Shock Absorber Dust Covers Deteriorated

Exhaust Rear Heat Shield Adrift Over Silencer

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Broken but not Showing White light to Rear (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 82,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 82,754 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 67,913 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,039 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 56,704 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2012 48,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

inner edge of offside front tyre worn

Pass 4 May 2011 41,952 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 30,273 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 26,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f wiper slightly smeers

o/s/f wiper slightly smeers

Fail 1 May 2008 22,072 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2008 22,072 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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GV05 FOC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol 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 GV05 FOC, 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 GV05 FOC registered?

GV05 FOC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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