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GJ05 DHK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,154 mi
Last recorded132,154 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DHK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 132,154 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 132,154 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 126,868 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 126,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 110,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fail 10 Dec 2013 110,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 96,726 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 92,731 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 May 2012 92,656 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 May 2011 87,792 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 87,790 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 4 May 2010 82,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2010 82,767 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 75,068 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 56,695 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 DHK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DHK, 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 DHK registered?

GJ05 DHK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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