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GV05 HFG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,300 mi
Last recorded91,300 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 HFG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 91,300 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 85,650 miles

Rear wiper torn

Fail 17 Jan 2020 85,649 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear wiper torn

Pass 1 Feb 2019 79,139 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 79,134 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 72,299 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 67,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,919 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,613 miles

rear seats removed no rear seat belts checked

Pass 9 Apr 2014 53,924 miles

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 22 Apr 2013 49,514 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 45,176 miles

trailer stop lamps inop unable to find section 1.9 number 4 to fail car

Pass 9 May 2011 40,229 miles

auxilary belt cracked/ worn

handbrake travel high but still has some reserve travel

no rear seats fitted at time of test so all rear seat belts not checked

Fail 9 May 2011 40,229 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

auxilary belt cracked/ worn

handbrake travel high but still has some reserve travel

no rear seats fitted at time of test so all rear seat belts not checked

Pass 4 May 2010 34,085 miles

all 3 rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 May 2010 34,078 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

all 3 rear seats not fitted at time of test

rear wiper smearing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2009 27,753 miles

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

centre seat and nsrear seat belts not checked as seats was removed.at time of test.

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,213 miles

2 rear seats missing

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 HFG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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