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HG05 GXO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,460 mi
Last recorded115,460 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 GXO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 115,460 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 14 Sep 2016 115,455 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Sep 2015 106,988 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 97,534 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 85,411 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 71,658 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,797 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 6 Jun 2011 56,797 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 5 Jun 2010 42,350 miles

front brake pads appear to be low

Fail 7 Apr 2009 23,779 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,779 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 8,972 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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HG05 GXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG05 GXO, 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 HG05 GXO registered?

HG05 GXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is HG05 GXO safe to buy?

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