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GJ05 APU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,135 mi
Last recorded158,135 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 APU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 158,135 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 150,807 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 142,752 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 142,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 134,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 123,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible injector seal seat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 112,743 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 101,563 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 91,272 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 91,128 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 77,376 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,457 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 56,281 miles

Both rear tyre's perishing

Manifold heat shield insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2013 56,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyre's perishing

Manifold heat shield insecure

O/S/R brake disc in poor condition

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,352 miles

Both N/S and O/S/R tyre's have outer sidewall damage

N/S/R tyre perishing

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2012 44,352 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both N/S and O/S/R tyre's have outer sidewall damage

N/S/R tyre perishing

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

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,368 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 33,219 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 33,219 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 28,512 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,431 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 23,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GJ05 APU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 APU, 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 APU registered?

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

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