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GG05 GJG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,210 mi
Last recorded106,210 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG05 GJG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2016 106,210 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported mid hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,073 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 95,066 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front Macpherson strut incorrectly located (to hub) but still secure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 84,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 84,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 May 2014 84,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 62,110 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 44,930 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 40,887 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 7 May 2010 33,135 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 22,436 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 22,436 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Spare wheel missing .

Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,946 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 18,946 miles

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

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

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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GG05 GJG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GG05 GJG, 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 GG05 GJG registered?

GG05 GJG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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