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GJ55 AUV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,760 mi
Last recorded124,760 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 AUV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 124,760 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 124,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 118,389 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 118,389 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 115,347 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 115,346 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 109,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

engine noise

Fail 1 Nov 2014 109,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

engine noise

Pass 2 Nov 2013 98,563 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 98,563 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 87,442 miles

Injector chuffing and fumes coming into cabin badly plus carring children!!!!!!

Near side rear brake caliper was stuck on via hand brake lever requires new caliper

Fail 26 Oct 2012 87,423 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Injector chuffing and fumes coming into cabin badly plus carring children!!!!!!

Near side rear brake caliper was stuck on via hand brake lever requires new caliper

Fail 25 Oct 2011 73,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Injector chuffing causing fumes getting into cab

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Injector chuffing causing fumes getting into cab

Pass 27 Oct 2010 53,484 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 53,484 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,206 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GJ55 AUV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GJ55 AUV, 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 GJ55 AUV registered?

GJ55 AUV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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