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GJ05 TMU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,850 mi
Last recorded113,850 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 113,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 113,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 100,847 miles

rear exhaust box bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,101 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 90,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr tyre has no tread on inner and outer edges. less than 3/4 of tyre has visible tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed osr tyre has cord exposed on the inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust box support bracket strap rusted through and not supporting the exhaust box. (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 79,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Possable brake fluid leak n/s/r caliper

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,673 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust strap mount corroded.

Wiper blades split on ends.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 62,681 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 62,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 578,836 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,880 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,768 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,231 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,423 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 26,423 miles

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

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 TMU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TMU, 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 TMU registered?

GJ05 TMU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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