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GJ05 LME

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

167,769 mi
Last recorded167,769 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 LME
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 167,769 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ONLY JUST MET MOT REQUIREMENTS ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer WITH NO VISIBLE TREAD PATTERN

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper not working

Pass 24 Jan 2023 166,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber blade missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper not working

Pass 27 Jan 2022 164,065 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 164,060 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 161,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 161,319 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 157,785 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 157,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 153,654 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside sill area damaged

Rear wiper split and not working

Fail 22 Jan 2019 153,653 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside sill area damaged

Rear wiper split and not working

Pass 15 Jan 2018 150,378 miles

Offside Front seat belt retracting mechanism worn

Pass 16 Jan 2017 147,459 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2016 143,830 miles

Offside Rear seat belt sticking

engine cover insecure causing it to rub on coolant pipe

Fail 14 Jan 2016 143,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear seat belt sticking

engine cover insecure causing it to rub on coolant pipe

Pass 14 Jan 2015 140,052 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2014 136,135 miles

Front wipers in poor condition

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 131,002 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 126,276 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 126,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 120,350 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 120,350 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 110,894 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 93,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 93,091 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 77,197 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 77,197 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 LME is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LME, 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 LME registered?

GJ05 LME is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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