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GF05 JHA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,393 mi
Last recorded38,393 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 JHA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 38,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 38,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 30,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Fail 2 Oct 2024 30,763 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 29,990 miles

underside brake and suspension components corrded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 29,808 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 29,559 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 29,334 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 27,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 26,504 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 24,572 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 22,872 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 20,356 miles

slight surface rust on underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 18,933 miles

underside suspension components have slight surface rust

Fail 1 May 2014 18,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

underside suspension components have slight surface rust

Pass 25 Apr 2013 17,537 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2012 16,389 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 13,793 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 11,211 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 8,378 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 6,821 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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GF05 JHA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GF05 JHA, 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 GF05 JHA registered?

GF05 JHA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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