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GJ05 PWF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

90,287 mi
Last recorded90,287 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 90,287 miles

both rear tyres worn off on inner edge

lower engine mounting worn

Pass 24 Apr 2014 81,772 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 81,772 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 74,805 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 66,860 miles

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 13 Apr 2012 66,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs excessivly worn

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,652 miles

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

front brake disc,s worn

offside rear indicator off colour

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 20 Apr 2011 56,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake disc,s worn

offside rear indicator off colour

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,606 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 46,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 36,795 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,795 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PWF 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 PWF, 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 PWF registered?

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

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