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GV05 ZRL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,342 mi
Last recorded110,342 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 ZRL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 110,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 107,942 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2024 107,938 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust leak at back box joint

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2023 104,791 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 101,811 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2022 101,811 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,620 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 93,365 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 93,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 86,655 miles

engine fault light on

Pass 25 Oct 2018 80,328 miles

engine fault warning

Fail 25 Oct 2018 80,328 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

engine fault warning

Pass 30 Oct 2017 73,916 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge (raised tread).

Both rear tyres perished.

Oil leak(s).

Pass 25 Oct 2016 64,848 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 58,142 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,273 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 51,273 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 45,050 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 38,389 miles

Engine managment light on

Fail 25 Oct 2012 38,389 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine managment light on

Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,539 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s headlight slightly loose

Pass 28 Oct 2010 28,819 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 21,969 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 16,835 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 10,225 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 ZRL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZRL, 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 ZRL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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