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MA05 GTZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,932 mi
Last recorded101,932 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 GTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 101,932 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 101,929 miles

Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 90,417 miles
Fail 25 May 2012

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 77,479 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 62,281 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 62,211 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 45,218 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil on minimum level before test

service indicator lit

Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,331 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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MA05 GTZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MA05 GTZ, 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 MA05 GTZ registered?

MA05 GTZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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