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GV05 UCM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,474 mi
Last recorded100,474 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 UCM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 100,474 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 100,474 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 95,011 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 95,011 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 86,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 86,944 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 79,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,753 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 78,753 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 75,789 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 72,125 miles

Front seat belts slow too return

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 72,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction air injection fault cleared (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front seat belts slow too return

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 70,152 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 67,901 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,739 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 62,739 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 55,422 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 55,422 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 48,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front brake discs lipped and worn.

Fail 14 May 2012 48,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise front brake discs lipped and worn.

Pass 17 May 2011 41,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both front tyres starting to perrish.

advise child seats fitted offside rear and nearside rear.

Fail 17 May 2011 41,983 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both front tyres starting to perrish.

advise child seats fitted offside rear and nearside rear.

Pass 28 May 2010 35,297 miles

advise child seat fitted near side rear seat unable to check seat belt

advise handbrake travel very high

Pass 27 May 2009 27,311 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 18,764 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 18,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UCM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

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

Is GV05 UCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 UCM shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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