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GX05 OEH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

168,756 mi
Last recorded168,756 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 OEH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 168,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

tailgate lock defective

Fail 11 Mar 2017 168,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

tailgate lock defective

Pass 15 Mar 2016 152,534 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on edges close to limit

play in steering rack inner joints

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Mar 2016 152,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on edges close to limit

play in steering rack inner joints

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Mar 2015 132,926 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2015 132,870 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

all 4 tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2014 116,269 miles

Oil leak

nearside registration plate lamp lense missing

rear exhaust support broken

Fail 8 Mar 2014 116,269 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside registration plate lamp lense missing

rear exhaust support broken

Pass 18 Mar 2013 99,839 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 99,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 82,511 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 82,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,247 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 65,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 40,794 miles

nsr & osr tyres perished

Pass 6 Aug 2008 20,745 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

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 OEH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 OEH, 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 OEH registered?

GX05 OEH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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