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GJ05 XNR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,760 mi
Last recorded169,760 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 169,760 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 152,410 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 152,410 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 144,444 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 130,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 119,200 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 115,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s sill soft to touch

Pass 9 May 2013 103,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 93,708 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 93,702 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,453 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 70,637 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 70,637 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,139 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 46,587 miles

slight distortion to tread area of offside rear tyre

Fail 6 May 2008 46,587 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight distortion to tread area of offside rear tyre

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 XNR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XNR, 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 XNR registered?

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

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