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GJ05 XCT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,619 mi
Last recorded90,619 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 XCT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 90,619 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 90,168 miles

Chip in windscreen

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 90,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Chip in windscreen

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Fail 27 Mar 2018 89,334 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

nearside and offside front outer sills corroded through (not in prescribed areas)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 88,400 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened fraying (5.2.2a)

Offside Front driving light lens broken

Offside Front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 88,398 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on both edges tread not cut as deep - inner edge close to excessive (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened fraying (5.2.2a)

Offside Front driving light lens broken

Offside Front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 86,836 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 86,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 81,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,045 miles

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

both rear assiter springs corroded

engine management light displayed

Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,370 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)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 72,370 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,643 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 65,866 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 60,300 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight damage to nearside front chassis

under tray damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2009 51,280 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight damage to nearside front chassis

under tray damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads worn

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 XCT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XCT, 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 XCT registered?

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

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