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GV05 HCD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,753 mi
Last recorded168,753 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 168,753 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2023 168,753 miles

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 163,576 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both offside and nearside front outer sills corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2022 163,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both offside and nearside front outer sills corroded

exhaust shield loose

Pass 20 Jan 2021 154,960 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both o/s & n/s. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 154,959 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both o/s & n/s. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 148,888 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 148,877 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine light on

Pass 14 Jan 2019 138,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front A pillar slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2019 138,310 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front A pillar slightly damaged

engine light on

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2018 129,705 miles

front wiper blades split

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Fail 12 Jan 2018 129,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front wiper blades split

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Pass 17 Jan 2017 118,808 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

front wiper blades split

Pass 18 Jan 2016 104,698 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 88,482 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 75,510 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 63,365 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,454 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,655 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,638 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 14,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HCD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HCD, 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 HCD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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