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GV05 ZRF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,041 mi
Last recorded92,041 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 ZRF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 92,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 84,229 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Oct 2018 84,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Oct 2017 77,949 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,409 miles

Centre exhaust section mounting point bracket missing but system still adequately supported.

Fail 20 Oct 2016 70,167 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre exhaust section mounting point bracket missing but system still adequately supported.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,325 miles

Offside Rear TYRE HAS NAIL IN IT

Fail 23 Oct 2015 60,325 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear TYRE HAS NAIL IN IT

Pass 6 Oct 2014 52,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper blades smeary

Fail 6 Oct 2014 52,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wiper blades smeary

Pass 24 Oct 2013 46,145 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 42,103 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewalls perrished.

child seat offside rear.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 42,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres outer sidewalls perrished.

child seat offside rear.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 37,962 miles

front;; rear discs have slight scoring

Fail 1 Feb 2012 37,962 miles

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

front;; rear discs have slight scoring

Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,369 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 33,369 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 27,784 miles

offside mirror cracked

Fail 22 Jan 2010 27,784 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside mirror cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,588 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,581 miles

Child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear seats

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 ZRF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZRF, 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 ZRF registered?

GV05 ZRF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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