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GJ05 XOO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,026 mi
Last recorded103,026 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 103,026 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 98,189 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Nov 2021 98,166 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 92,145 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 87,563 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 87,563 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 83,541 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 83,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,990 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 78,989 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 74,095 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 74,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 64,550 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 58,052 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 58,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,906 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 48,905 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,111 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,593 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,735 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,976 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 36,976 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,334 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 XOO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XOO, 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 XOO registered?

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

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