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GV05 HFL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,941 mi
Last recorded114,941 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 HFL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2020 114,941 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front balljoint slight play

nearside front tyre wearing

Pass 10 May 2019 105,687 miles

rear vexhaust bracket corroding

Pass 9 May 2018 100,046 miles

all 4 tyres

Pass 18 May 2017 95,296 miles

offside sill corroding

Fail 18 May 2017 95,296 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside sill corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,521 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 90,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 86,528 miles

front discs wearing

handbrake travel

Fail 19 May 2015 86,527 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front discs wearing

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Jun 2014 80,502 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 80,500 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 72,113 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 71,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 May 2012 61,438 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 51,846 miles

near side sill dented.

security of rear exhaust system.

Pass 12 May 2010 43,637 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 43,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2009 35,943 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 27,445 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 HFL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HFL, 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 HFL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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