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GJ05 XOP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,970 mi
Last recorded174,970 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 174,970 miles

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

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

injector blowing

Fail 2 Jan 2020 174,942 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

injector blowing

Pass 2 Jan 2019 163,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear, from flexi to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill slightly weak under finger and thumb pressure

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 153,386 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 140,082 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 140,081 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

both front tyres worn inner

Pass 26 Jan 2016 126,505 miles

child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre wear

o/s rack end slight play

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 126,233 miles

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

child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre wear

o/s rack end slight play

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 111,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers seat worn

Pass 30 Jan 2014 95,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 91,657 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 91,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 79,308 miles

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

oil filler cap missing

Fail 22 Mar 2012 79,308 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil filler cap missing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 68,639 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 56,685 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 56,599 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,415 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,364 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 XOP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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