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GJ05 PUE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,058 mi
Last recorded198,058 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 PUE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 198,058 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 198,058 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 188,582 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 188,582 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 179,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear shock casing missing

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear shock casing missing

Pass 25 Jan 2017 173,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 173,779 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 169,867 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 156,531 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 156,336 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 126,511 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 103,151 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 79,371 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,932 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 36,849 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,490 miles

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

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 PUE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PUE, 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 PUE registered?

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

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