MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge + perishing
sligfht play n/s steering rack
slight blow rear silencer + support bracket corroding
slight play n/s/f link rod
some corrosion both sills
some corrosion n/s/f suspension coil spring
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge + perishing
sligfht play n/s steering rack
slight blow rear silencer + support bracket corroding
slight play n/s/f link rod
some corrosion both sills
some corrosion n/s/f suspension coil spring
engine turbo heat shield adrift
rear silencer corroded &holed
slight wear n/s/f track rod end
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine turbo heat shield adrift
rear silencer corroded &holed
slight wear n/s/f track rod end
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
poor handbrake reading on o/s/r
rear exhaust silencer support corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
poor handbrake reading on o/s/r
rear exhaust silencer support corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r brake binding a little
spare wheel flat
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
o/s/r brake binding a little
spare wheel flat
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Cannot see front pads
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
fuel cooler insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GV05 MKU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 MKU, 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 MKU registered?
GV05 MKU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 June 2005.
Is GV05 MKU safe to buy?
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