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GJ05 ATO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 ATO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026
Fail 5 Mar 2026

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 43,786 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 42,963 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 41,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake has slight binding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple minor scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 40,887 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Bulb replaced & PRS (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 40,887 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Bulb replaced & PRS (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,713 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 38,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 37,406 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective securing bracket rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2018 36,456 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 34,583 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 24 Feb 2017 34,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Feb 2016 33,183 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,103 miles

rear registration plate has become loose

Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,447 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 29,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,157 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,534 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,717 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 22,083 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,884 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 14,791 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 ATO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ATO, 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 ATO registered?

GJ05 ATO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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