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GV05 MKX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,598 mi
Last recorded127,598 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 MKX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 127,598 miles

Front Heatshield loose

Nearside Slight corrosion of sill

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 121,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 119,111 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 115,452 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake imbalance only just met minimum requirements

Fail 19 Jul 2017 115,441 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake imbalance only just met minimum requirements

Pass 3 Jun 2016 111,288 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 105,075 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jan 2014 100,695 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 90,479 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 88,997 miles

spare tyre perished

Pass 23 Nov 2011 72,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 72,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,418 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,726 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,048 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,249 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 44,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 MKX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MKX, 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 MKX registered?

GV05 MKX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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