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GJ05 UEX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,467 mi
Last recorded171,467 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 UEX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 171,467 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, rusty surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Feb 2022 168,117 miles

Front Inner disc surfaces rusty

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

turbo heatshield loose

Pass 18 Feb 2021 164,603 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive end of dipstick missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

dpf/turbo heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2020 162,803 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

end of dip stick missing

front heat shield loose

Fail 13 Feb 2020 162,345 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

end of dip stick missing

front heat shield loose

Pass 12 Feb 2019 156,446 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust heat shield loose

oil level low

Pass 23 Feb 2018 149,897 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 149,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 144,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera on windscreen ()

Oil leak ()

handbrake on minimum limit

Fail 14 Feb 2017 144,004 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera on windscreen ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

handbrake on minimum limit

Pass 3 Feb 2016 137,931 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 131,182 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 123,036 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 113,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 104,547 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 94,929 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 86,799 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 79,624 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 60,230 miles

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)

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 UEX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UEX, 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 UEX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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