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GV05 HBE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,028 mi
Last recorded131,028 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 HBE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 131,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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 29 Mar 2017 118,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 118,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake fluid low

Pass 17 Mar 2016 111,422 miles

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 105,969 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 105,964 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 95,271 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 86,316 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 80,966 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 80,996 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)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,527 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

rear exhaust clamp /bracket in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2010 60,591 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 51,340 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,952 miles

engine undertray fitted

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 HBE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HBE, 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 HBE registered?

GV05 HBE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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