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GX05 OTV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,791 mi
Last recorded17,791 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 OTV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2009 17,791 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 17,791 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 14,924 miles

near side front tyre damage

Fail 27 May 2009 14,924 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

near side front tyre damage

Pass 2 May 2008 10,182 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 OTV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

GX05 OTV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is GX05 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 OTV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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