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GV05 ZHM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,754 mi
Last recorded116,754 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 116,754 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 116,754 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 109,720 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 109,720 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre perished and wearing on outer edge. and has a perished valve

offside rear tyre perished

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 103,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2016 103,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 95,638 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 89,746 miles

front inner brake bads wearing thin

Pass 16 Jul 2013 83,379 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 2 Jul 2012 78,797 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)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,797 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)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 70,209 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 70,209 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 59,453 miles

OSR & NSF tyres perished

Pass 6 Jul 2009 46,520 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,247 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 35,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZHM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZHM, 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 ZHM registered?

GV05 ZHM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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