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GJ05 AUM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

189,835 mi
Last recorded189,835 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 189,835 miles

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 26 Jun 2021 178,577 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 178,574 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2020 161,988 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 161,988 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 146,350 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 125,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 125,751 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 103,618 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 102,274 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 102,274 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' camera (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

M.I.L. on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 96,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,409 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 83,344 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 76,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Mar 2012 69,072 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 605,521 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 60,521 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,767 miles

Front tyre tread on 3mm Rear tyre tread on 2mm (Legal limit 1.6mm).

Fail 3 Mar 2009 41,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,921 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,349 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 AUM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AUM, 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 AUM registered?

GJ05 AUM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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