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GJ05 AOV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,309 mi
Last recorded120,309 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 AOV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 120,309 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 120,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2025 116,709 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 116,696 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 113,764 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 107,436 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 103,403 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 103,403 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Feb 2021 99,017 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 96,314 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 95,143 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 95,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 93,507 miles

Front washers supply a reduced amount of fluid

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

a slight smell of fumes could be detected under the bonnet but no leak could be found

Pass 30 Jan 2017 92,599 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,923 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 86,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 81,939 miles

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 14 Feb 2013 74,775 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 68,066 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 60,019 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 59,611 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 49,622 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,032 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 31,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,164 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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GJ05 AOV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GJ05 AOV, 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 GJ05 AOV registered?

GJ05 AOV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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