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GJ05 HUK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,726 mi
Last recorded139,726 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 HUK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 139,726 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 139,725 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner rack ball joint cover / rack gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Unable to check brake pad condition

Pass 14 Feb 2019 131,612 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 131,551 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 123,099 miles

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

Front of nearside door sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside door sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 123,088 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door sill (5.2.6)

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

Front of nearside door sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside door sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 114,469 miles

Corrosion to both front outer sills

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 114,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to both front outer sills

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 105,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 99,226 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 89,979 miles

both front anti roll bar link ball joint jackets in poor condition

front pads low

long foot brake

long handbrake

o/s/f tyre wearing on egde

o/s/r handbrake lower effort than n/s/r

Pass 14 Jan 2013 78,860 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 69,308 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on egde

rear exhaust box clamp in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,892 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,731 miles

near side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Jan 2009 44,457 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,594 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 HUK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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