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GV05 FOH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,021 mi
Last recorded74,021 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 FOH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 74,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare wheel secure but carrier needs fully tightening

Pass 22 Jan 2021 108,954 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear brake slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear general corrosion over rear suspension

Fail 21 Jan 2021 108,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front outer cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre on legal limit and worn on both edges near excessive (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear brake slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear general corrosion over rear suspension

Rear rear exhaust hanger missing behind rear exhaust box

Pass 19 Jul 2019 64,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jul 2019 64,865 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 60,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 60,513 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 54,588 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 7 Jul 2017 54,580 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,108 miles

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

both front wiper blades split at ends

centre exhaust mount corroded away from exhaust but system still adequately supported

misting of oil around both lower P.A.S pipes

nail in edge of nearside rear tyre

slight oil leak

slight side to side movement in brake pedal

Pass 13 Aug 2015 42,833 miles

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

exhaust becoming corroded

various slight oil leaks

Pass 29 Jul 2014 37,369 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked on inner side wall

Pass 12 Aug 2013 33,198 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,968 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 22,183 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 9 Aug 2011 22,183 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 4 Aug 2010 19,647 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 15,866 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 12,290 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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GV05 FOH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GV05 FOH, 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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GV05 FOH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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