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GV05 UKN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,319 mi
Last recorded92,319 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 UKN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 92,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 92,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 80,025 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 Jul 2018 80,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2017 74,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advisory o/s and n/s rear tyres perishing

Fail 12 Jul 2017 74,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advisory o/s and n/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2016 69,376 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 69,376 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear clamp (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

advisory engine stabiliser weight broken

Pass 8 Jul 2015 63,330 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

power steering pipes damp

steering rack damp

Fail 8 Jul 2015 63,330 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

power steering pipes damp

steering rack damp

Fail 3 Jul 2014 57,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 3 Jul 2014 57,522 miles

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,974 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Jul 2013 52,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 May 2012 47,107 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 47,107 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,289 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,974 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,012 miles

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 UKN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UKN, 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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GV05 UKN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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