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GX05 OAV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,215 mi
Last recorded104,215 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 OAV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 104,215 miles

Corrosion present (some heavy)on rear suspension components.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 99,525 miles

Corrosion present on rear suspension components.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 94,161 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 94,159 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Mounting corroded and broken, cable tied into position. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged mounting corroded and broken. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 88,902 miles

Exhaust front mounting broken. Nearside rear brake hose mounting broken.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 81,249 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2015 70,487 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,134 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2014 58,134 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 49,331 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 40,924 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 33,306 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 33,306 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 26,457 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,370 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

thorn in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2008 10,387 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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GX05 OAV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GX05 OAV, 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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GX05 OAV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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