MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,281 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking Under bonnet around fuel pump. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Corrosion on all front and rear suspension components and prescribed mounting areas.
Damage to rear bumper, tailgate and lamp units.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front fog lamp broken.
Nearside mirror damaged.
Nearside side repeater cover missing.
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside and nearside sills corroded. Corrosion is flaking but under lying metal appears to be solid. Paint/underseal bubbling.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust strap corroded/broken.
Under tray loose.
Corrosion on all rear suspension components.
Corrosion on offside and nearside sills. Repair covered with underseal, paint bubbling in places.
Damage to rear bumper and lamp units.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front seat belt starting to fray.
Metal in nearside front tyre.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front fog lamp broken.
Nearside mirror glass broken.
Nearside side repeater, cover missing.
Oil level on minimum.
Play in steering rack.
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion on all rear suspension components.
Corrosion on offside and nearside sills. Repair covered with underseal, paint bubbling in places.
Damage to rear bumper and lamp units.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front seat belt starting to fray.
Metal in nearside front tyre.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front fog lamp broken.
Nearside mirror glass broken.
Nearside side repeater, cover missing.
Oil level on minimum.
Play in steering rack.
Corrosion on all coil springs and torsion bars.
Corrosion to offside and nearside sills.
Damage to rear bumper.
Damage to rear lamp units.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside mirror glass missing.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside and nearside front seat belts frayed.
Offside rear lamp unit loose.
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion on all coil springs and torsion bars.
Corrosion to offside and nearside sills.
Damage to rear bumper.
Damage to rear lamp units.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside mirror glass missing.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside and nearside front seat belts frayed.
Offside rear lamp unit loose.
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion on exhaust system, rear strap broken.
Corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills.
Damage to rear lamp units.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Noise from rear brakes.
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. 17%
Play in offside steering rack arm.
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion on exhaust system, rear strap broken.
Corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills.
Damage to rear lamp units.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Noise from rear brakes.
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. 17%
Play in offside steering rack arm.
boot handle broken
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
boot handle broken
3 child seats fitted seatbelt not tested
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
3 child seats fitted seatbelt not tested
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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GJ05 UEH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 UEH, 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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GJ05 UEH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.
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