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GV05 URN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,338 mi
Last recorded180,338 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 URN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 180,338 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 2 Jul 2019 179,871 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill, mid+front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper parking in view (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2018 166,823 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 166,786 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 153,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has 2 nails in advise attention (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ON LIMIT advise attention (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edges advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edges, through second layer on outside strongly advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edges, through second layer on inside strongly advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 142,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear tailgate handle assembly insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2016 142,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear tailgate handle assembly insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2015 133,094 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 126,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 126,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 110,793 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside sill damage

Pass 28 Jun 2012 101,024 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 85,064 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 85,064 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 71,981 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 71,981 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 56,321 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,321 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,488 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 URN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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