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GJ05 USL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,893 mi
Last recorded91,893 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 USL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 91,893 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 91,893 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 85,998 miles

Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 84,599 miles

exhaust mounting bracket adrift

Pass 20 Mar 2019 82,643 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 82,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 79,882 miles

Middle exhaust support insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking/perrishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,267 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and side (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,679 miles

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,165 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,431 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,055 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,371 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,297 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 23,548 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 19,206 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 14,805 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 USL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 USL, 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 USL registered?

GJ05 USL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 USL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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