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GX05 OEF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,960 mi
Last recorded105,960 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 OEF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 105,960 miles

Rear box exhaust bracket broken off

Rear parking brake low reading 16%

engine cover insecure

engine management light staying on

over speed inactive warning

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2016 105,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and refit selfadjuster (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear box exhaust bracket broken off

Rear parking brake low reading 16%

engine cover insecure

engine management light staying on

over speed inactive warning

under tray fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 102,099 miles

minor play o/s inner rack joint

rear exhaust bracket poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2015 102,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

minor play o/s inner rack joint

n/s/r light unit damaged

rear exhaust bracket poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2014 100,308 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 100,308 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2013 92,968 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 92,965 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 76,659 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket very rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2010 59,969 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 59,969 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,629 miles

Offside rear wheel trim fitted incorrectly, valve not accessible.

Slight perishing coming to sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

Fail 25 Nov 2009 44,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside rear wheel trim fitted incorrectly, valve not accessible.

Slight perishing coming to sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,147 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 OEF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GX05 OEF, 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 GX05 OEF registered?

GX05 OEF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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