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GX05 OEZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,646 mi
Last recorded128,646 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 OEZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 128,646 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 128,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damage (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 116,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 116,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 105,092 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 96,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Oct 2013 84,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cracks in o/s/f tyre.

n/s/f tyre perishing on outer side wall.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 75,898 miles

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

both front brake slightly worn.

cracks in o/s/r tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2012 75,898 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake slightly worn.

cracks in o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2011 65,682 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 4 Nov 2011 65,682 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 55,184 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 55,184 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 40,924 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 40,924 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 31,815 miles

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

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

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 OEZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OEZ, 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 OEZ registered?

GX05 OEZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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