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GJ05 XNW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,973 mi
Last recorded99,973 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 XNW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2022 99,973 miles

Fuel system component leaking Diesel injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2021 99,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

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

eml lamp on

Pass 18 Mar 2020 98,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,892 miles

Both rear brake hose mounts are heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

The auxiliary belt is heavily perished

The rear axle and suspension components are heavily corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 92,249 miles

eml lamp on

Fail 5 Mar 2018 92,064 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both front outer links (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

eml lamp on

Pass 9 Mar 2017 85,486 miles

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

Nearside Front inner rack ball joint slight play

Offside Front lower arm front bush slight play

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,300 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Mar 2016 78,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Feb 2015 70,679 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,751 miles

both front lower swivels have slight play

Pass 21 Jan 2013 55,999 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 49,225 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,847 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,582 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,774 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 XNW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XNW, 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 XNW registered?

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

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