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GF05 NJJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,893 mi
Last recorded91,893 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 NJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 91,893 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 91,893 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 83,871 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 83,871 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 82,131 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 77,205 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 77,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 72,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 72,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 66,168 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 55,600 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 49,253 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 48,273 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 48,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 46,562 miles

windscreen damaged outside swept area.

Fail 18 May 2015 44,333 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wind screen damaged outside of swept area.

Pass 18 May 2015 44,333 miles

wind screen damaged outside of swept area.

Pass 21 May 2014 41,644 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 37,072 miles

wind screen damaged outside swept area.

Pass 14 May 2012 33,333 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 33,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 May 2011 28,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre outter side wall cracking,

spare wheel missing,

Pass 23 May 2011 28,587 miles

o/s/r tyre outter side wall cracking,

spare wheel missing,

Pass 26 May 2010 24,552 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 19,003 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 16,144 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 16,144 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 NJJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GF05 NJJ, 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 NJJ registered?

GF05 NJJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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