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GJ05 DHU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,094 mi
Last recorded160,094 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DHU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 160,094 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 148,323 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 136,159 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill weak and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 136,159 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill seat mount rail area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill weak and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 125,885 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 125,885 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 118,978 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 109,254 miles

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

advise clutch pedal rubber missing

advise play in offside rack end

Pass 21 Feb 2013 100,381 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 100,381 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 90,819 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 90,819 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 79,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 79,918 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 67,913 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 50,332 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,510 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 DHU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DHU, 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 DHU registered?

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

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