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GJ05 PWU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,383 mi
Last recorded125,383 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 PWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 125,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

exhaust rearbox fouling towbar

n/s/f headlight yellow in colour

Fail 17 Apr 2014 125,383 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

exhaust rearbox fouling towbar

n/s/f headlight yellow in colour

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 110,866 miles

Oil leak

unable to check rear seat belt

Fail 22 Apr 2013 110,863 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

slight travel pon handbrake

unable to check rear seat belt

Pass 10 May 2012 98,007 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 98,007 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 87,479 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 60,229 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 May 2009 32,071 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 11,594 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 11,594 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 PWU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PWU, 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 PWU registered?

GJ05 PWU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 PWU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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