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GV05 ZHK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,506 mi
Last recorded97,506 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 ZHK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 97,506 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to the joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has some damage to the outer face

Nearside Front Tyre very close to legal limit and worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to the brake ferrule joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Extensive tape work covers damage (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to the joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft area suggesting transmission leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to the brake ferrule joint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 97,506 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring fouls body near upper mount (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Not correct fitment or worn causing spring to foul body (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to the joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has some damage to the outer face

Nearside Front Tyre very close to legal limit and worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to the brake ferrule joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Extensive tape work covers damage (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to the joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft area suggesting transmission leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to the brake ferrule joint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 84,999 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 84,999 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 72,559 miles

Nearside Rear door/quarter damage

Pass 10 Dec 2015 61,813 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Damage to nearside door and rear quarter

Pass 11 Dec 2014 50,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

body damage nearside rear door/quarter

clutch pedal antislip missing

rear wiper worn

Pass 19 Dec 2013 41,752 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 41,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,212 miles

Both rear tyres outer walls and tread section deteriorating.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and getting low on tread 2-3mm.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 39,212 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres outer walls and tread section deteriorating.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and getting low on tread 2-3mm.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,483 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,095 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,420 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 17,541 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 17,541 miles

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 ZHK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZHK, 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 ZHK registered?

GV05 ZHK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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