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GJ05 USV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,795 mi
Last recorded66,795 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 USV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 66,795 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 52,788 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 52,752 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 42,024 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 28,787 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 19,100 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 19,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 13,670 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 13,272 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 12,376 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 12,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 11,369 miles

EML on

Pass 27 Jan 2017 9,822 miles

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

eml

Fail 20 Jan 2017 9,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

eml

Pass 12 Feb 2016 8,409 miles

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2015 7,082 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 5,919 miles

EML on

Pass 14 Mar 2013 5,203 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 4,501 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 3,881 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2010 3,259 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 2,730 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 2,160 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 USV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 USV, 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 USV registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ05 USV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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