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GJ05 PUA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,963 mi
Last recorded94,963 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 PUA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 94,963 miles

Rear Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 86,446 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 78,732 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 78,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 70,821 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,821 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,579 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 64,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 50,506 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 50,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,434 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,786 miles

ALL BRAKE DISC ARE RUSTY

Fail 13 Jun 2008 30,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ALL BRAKE DISC ARE RUSTY

O/S/F & O/S/R TYRES SIDEWAL & THREAD CRACKING

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 PUA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 PUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ05 PUA registered?

GJ05 PUA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is GJ05 PUA safe to buy?

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