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GV05 MUA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,369 mi
Last recorded106,369 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 MUA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 106,369 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 97,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 89,653 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 89,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 81,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F wiper blade starting to split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 73,422 miles

nearside rear brake pipe out of align

Fail 29 May 2013 73,422 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear brake pipe out of align

Pass 9 Jun 2012 69,828 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 61,806 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 61,806 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 52,271 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 42,359 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 33,440 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 33,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 MUA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MUA, 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 MUA registered?

GV05 MUA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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The MOT history for GV05 MUA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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