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GJ05 PSY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,548 mi
Last recorded72,548 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 PSY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,548 miles

Front wiper blades small split in ends

Nearside Front tyre wall small cut

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 72,304 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front wiper blades small split in ends

Nearside Front tyre wall small cut

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 63,246 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2014 58,200 miles

n/s front tyre getting low

rear axle beam getting corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,130 miles

Both front top strut mounting getting corroded.

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Front brake discs getting worn.

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and incomplete.

Windscreen marked.

Fail 4 Jan 2013 53,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both top strut mounts getting worn

front discs getting corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre right on legal limit

offside c.v boot showing signs of weeping

some play front drop links

Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,610 miles

both top strut mounts getting worn

front discs getting corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre right on legal limit

offside c.v boot showing signs of weeping

some play front drop links

Pass 28 Dec 2011 48,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre inner and outer walls showing signs of cracking

Pass 22 Dec 2010 44,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wishbone bushes getting perished

rear tyres getting low

some play front drop links

Pass 9 Jan 2010 39,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust bracket getting corroded

some play front drop links

Fail 2 Jan 2009 35,547 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 35,547 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 35,430 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,430 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 PSY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PSY, 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 PSY registered?

GJ05 PSY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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