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GJ55 AVP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,272 mi
Last recorded73,272 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 AVP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2012 73,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 73,272 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 71,030 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,344 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 68,344 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 66,139 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,633 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 62,633 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 AVP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AVP, 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 AVP registered?

GJ55 AVP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ55 AVP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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