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GJ05 XPA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,047 mi
Last recorded104,047 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 XPA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 104,047 miles

Mil lamp inop

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear radius arm corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear radius arm corroded

Rear axle corroded

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 104,040 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Mil lamp inop

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear radius arm corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear radius arm corroded

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 96,618 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Mil lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 92,770 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in n/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

all road wheels getting corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front suspension and steering components getting corroded

rear shock absorbers on limit of corrosion

rear suspension beam axle / brackets etc on limit of corrosion

tow bar brackets and fixings on limit of corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2023 88,294 miles

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

all road wheels getting corroded

both headlamp beam images on limit of clearity

eml on

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear shock absorbers on limit of corrosion

rear suspension beam axle / brackets etc on limit of corrosion

tow bar brackets and fixings on limit of corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2022 86,247 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished in sidewalls

both headlamp beam images on limit of clarity

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension beam axle getting corroded in places

towbar fixings and mounting getting corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2022 86,244 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filler neck pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in outer sill mid area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished in sidewalls

both headlamp beam images on limit of clarity

cat section of exhaust heat shield insecure

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension beam axle getting corroded in places

towbar fixings and mounting getting corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 83,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 83,078 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 80,697 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 73,972 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 73,972 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 72,513 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,065 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 70,065 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 68,313 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 68,313 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 64,894 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 64,894 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 61,776 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 61,776 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 58,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,701 miles

front brake discs worn

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,675 miles

chip in screen

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Aug 2011 53,675 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chip in screen

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,463 miles

N/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension ball joint gaitors split

Fail 31 Aug 2010 46,460 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension ball joint gaitors split

Rear seats removed, seat belts tested as presented.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,064 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 31,645 miles

front brake maybe low

Pass 8 Feb 2008 25,040 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 XPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 XPA, 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 XPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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