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GJ05 USH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,556 mi
Last recorded133,556 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 USH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 133,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 133,551 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 117,845 miles

Coil spring corroded front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 110,416 miles

Coil spring worn both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 110,416 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Coil spring worn both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 103,194 miles

rear exhaust has a support missing

Fail 26 Jun 2020 103,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust has a support missing

Pass 20 Jul 2019 97,610 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 97,605 miles

Brake valve leaking o/s rear leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 92,711 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wiper blade split at both ends but still clearing screen effectively

Offside Front Wiper blade split at one end but still clearing screen effectively

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Metal support band corroded but silencer still adequately secure on mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade worn out

Pass 17 Jul 2017 86,895 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 86,895 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 81,775 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade slightly split

Offside Front Wiper blade slightly split

Rear Wiper blade badly split

Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,468 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,906 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 67,593 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 61,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,970 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE

Fail 28 Mar 2011 55,931 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 53,554 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 45,337 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 45,337 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,079 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 USH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 USH, 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 USH registered?

GJ05 USH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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