MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT BRAKES (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS AND NS OF RACK ()
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))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)
FRONT DISCS CORRODED
N/S/R SEAT BELT LOCK CATCH MECHANISM FAULTY
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s/f inner steering rack ball joint has slight play
n/s/f lower suspension arm rear rubber bush worn
o/s/f inner steering rack ball joint has slight play
o/s/f tyre on legal limit
o/s/r tyre starting to wear close to the wear indicators
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s/f inner steering rack ball joint has slight play
n/s/f lower suspension arm rear rubber bush worn
o/s/f inner steering rack ball joint has slight play
o/s/f tyre on legal limit
o/s/r tyre starting to wear close to the wear indicators
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s/f tyre on legal limit
o/s/r tyre wearing close to the wear indicators
O/s/r light unit damaged.
O/s/r tyre tread low on inner edge.
Slight oil leak from power steering.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
O/s/r light unit damaged.
O/s/r tyre tread low on inner edge.
Slight oil leak from power steering.
n/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2mm (Advise attention)
o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm
both rear tyes getting low tread depth at 3mm
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and tread depth on legal limit (Advise attention)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and tread depth low
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyes getting low tread depth at 3mm
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and tread depth on legal limit (Advise attention)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and tread depth low
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s/r tyre has nail in tread (Advise attention)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advise n/s front tyre has two nicks in sidewall not down to cords.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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GJ05 YYN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol 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 YYN, 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 YYN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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