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MM05 GBZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,568 mi
Last recorded122,568 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 GBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 122,568 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 122,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 111,424 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 111,423 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 94,616 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 94,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Won't adjust down any further (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,067 miles

both rear tyres are perished recommend replacing

Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,044 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 61,406 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,806 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 39,669 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,949 miles

Slight brake bind, off-side rear.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,794 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2008 9,486 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 8,770 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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MM05 GBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MM05 GBZ, 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 MM05 GBZ registered?

MM05 GBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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