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GJ55 AVD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

164,116 mi
Last recorded164,116 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 AVD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 164,116 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 160,764 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 160,764 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 156,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 151,807 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 149,441 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 145,763 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 141,243 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 134,227 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 127,544 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 122,828 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 122,828 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 115,800 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 109,439 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside mirror secured with tape

Fail 16 Aug 2012 100,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn unevenly/corroded

n/s and o/s windscreen wipers split

o/s wing mirror secured with tape

Pass 16 Aug 2012 100,506 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn unevenly/corroded

n/s and o/s windscreen wipers split

o/s wing mirror secured with tape

Pass 22 Aug 2011 91,139 miles

ADVISE: FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN. STEERING RAM LEAKING

Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,787 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f o/s/f brake disc wore on inn

Fail 7 Sep 2010 77,787 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f o/s/f brake disc wore on inn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,466 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,288 miles

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

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 AVD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AVD, 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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GJ55 AVD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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