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GV05 HBJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,532 mi
Last recorded188,532 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 HBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 188,532 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 188,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 178,295 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 178,125 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 169,578 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 169,578 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 152,917 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Nov 2017 152,853 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Dec 2016 139,107 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 138,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 131,292 miles

N/s/r tyre low

front brake pads appear low (limited vision ) and discs worn

jack up damage to o/s outer door sill

marks and chips on windscreen

o/s/r tyre perrishing

rear exhaust support temp wired fixed

rear seats removed so rear seat belts not checked

Fail 30 Nov 2015 131,292 miles

N/s/r tyre low

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads appear low (limited vision ) and discs worn

jack up damage to o/s outer door sill

marks and chips on windscreen

o/s/r tyre perrishing

rear exhaust support temp wired fixed

rear seats removed so rear seat belts not checked

Pass 13 Nov 2014 119,576 miles

condition of front pads unknown(limited vision)

rear exhaust box ,bracket corroded-held up by wire

Fail 13 Nov 2014 119,576 miles

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

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

condition of front pads unknown(limited vision)

rear exhaust box ,bracket corroded-held up by wire

Pass 7 Nov 2013 97,715 miles

front pads look low,advise wheels off inspection asap(limited vision through wheels)

middle rear seat removed,seat belt unexamined

nearside front tyre worn out on raised tread

Fail 7 Nov 2013 97,715 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front pads look low,advise wheels off inspection asap(limited vision through wheels)

middle rear seat removed,seat belt unexamined

nearside front tyre worn out on raised tread

Pass 7 Nov 2012 86,507 miles

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

exhaust rear box clamp broken but still adequately supported

Fail 6 Nov 2012 86,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust rear box clamp broken but still adequately supported

Pass 8 May 2012 75,755 miles

Nearside front body damage

Offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2011 56,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 41,880 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 41,880 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 30,494 miles

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

raer brakes are slightly imbalanced.

Pass 17 May 2008 23,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HBJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HBJ, 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 HBJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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