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GJ05 APF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

218,080 mi
Last recorded218,080 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 APF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 218,080 miles

ECM Light On

EPS light some time come on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 200,643 miles

ECM light On

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower (3.7.B.6b)

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

injector No 4 slightly blowing

wiper do not work on int and 1st speed

Fail 1 Feb 2017 200,643 miles

ECM light On

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

injector No 4 slightly blowing

wiper do not work on int and 1st speed

Pass 5 Mar 2016 184,819 miles

wiper do not work on 1st and 2rd

Fail 5 Mar 2016 184,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

wiper do not work on 1st and 2rd

Pass 17 Feb 2015 165,379 miles

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

o/s/f wiper worn

Fail 17 Feb 2015 165,379 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f wiper worn

Pass 24 Feb 2014 147,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 147,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 132,169 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 132,169 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 115,756 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 115,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 97,806 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 97,806 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 83,949 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 83,949 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 68,268 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut all the way round insde edge not deep enought to see ply or cords

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

Offside front brake is slightly binding

Pass 25 Feb 2008 53,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 APF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GJ05 APF, 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 APF registered?

GJ05 APF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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