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GV05 ZKW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,422 mi
Last recorded83,422 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 ZKW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,422 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 83,421 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 74,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 74,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 70,319 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 62,348 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 56,300 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 56,300 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,114 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,289 miles

off side rear brake caliper was damp but not sure if its brake fluid the caliper has been cleaned please bring vehicle back to be rechecked as a brake fluid leak may be dangerous.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 45,289 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side rear brake caliper was damp but not sure if its brake fluid the caliper has been cleaned please bring vehicle back to be rechecked as a brake fluid leak may be dangerous.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,484 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,014 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,990 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 ZKW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZKW, 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 ZKW registered?

GV05 ZKW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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