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2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,330 mi
Last recorded146,330 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 USD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 146,330 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre on of shape

Pass 6 Jul 2021 141,922 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 133,691 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 130,205 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 120,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 112,177 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 112,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure from centre outrigger touching exhaust (3.5.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 105,064 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 105,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 93,732 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 93,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,138 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 71,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 71,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Aug 2012 59,007 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 59,007 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 47,200 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,181 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,396 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 28,396 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 18,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 18,644 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)

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 USD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 USD, 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 USD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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