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GV05 KZW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,927 mi
Last recorded111,927 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 KZW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 111,927 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 111,915 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 94,927 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear outer n/s & o/s ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear outer n/s & o/s ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 87,950 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 87,950 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,188 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 78,188 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,566 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,416 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,421 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,421 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 47,255 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,354 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,037 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 KZW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KZW, 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 KZW registered?

GV05 KZW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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