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GV05 MRX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,939 mi
Last recorded132,939 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 MRX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 132,939 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 122,273 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 111,047 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 111,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 99,614 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,242 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,677 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 61,873 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2010 61,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s front inner headlamp reflector insecure...can't set headlamp aim up

Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,738 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

wheel trims fitted,studs not checked

Fail 1 Jun 2009 49,738 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

wheel trims fitted,studs not checked

Pass 30 May 2008 36,778 miles

rear wiper blade split

wheel trims fitted,studs not checked

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 MRX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MRX, 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 MRX registered?

GV05 MRX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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