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GV05 ZKG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,819 mi
Last recorded152,819 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 ZKG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 152,819 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 152,525 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill weak (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill weak (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 142,060 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 133,459 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 12 May 2014 133,459 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 121,919 miles

nearside and offside rear calipers damp with fluid at hand brake levers

Fail 3 Jun 2013 121,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside rear calipers damp with fluid at hand brake levers

Pass 31 May 2012 110,862 miles

slight movement at nearside track rod link

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside outer sill rusty

rear brake discs rusty

slight movement at nearside front hub

Fail 31 May 2012 110,862 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside outer sill rusty

rear brake discs rusty

slight movement at nearside front hub

slight movement at nearside track rod link

Pass 13 Jun 2011 100,572 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 100,572 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 88,529 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 72,064 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 53,984 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,984 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 ZKG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZKG, 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 ZKG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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