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GF05 VOJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,505 mi
Last recorded94,505 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 VOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 94,505 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 94,505 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,459 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,451 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 6 May 2015 64,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 64,232 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 59,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2013 53,642 miles

1 speedo bulb inop

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades worn

Fail 21 May 2013 53,638 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

1 speedo bulb inop

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades worn

Pass 30 May 2012 46,776 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 46,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall severely worn

Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,476 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 40,476 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 32,809 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 32,809 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2009 24,725 miles

n/s/r tyre has some cuts in sidewall, not exposing cords

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,510 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 VOJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VOJ, 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 VOJ registered?

GF05 VOJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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