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GJ55 AXM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,256 mi
Last recorded105,256 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 AXM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 105,256 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 105,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL, MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK... (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL, MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK... (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 96,340 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 87,688 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 87,688 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 78,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 31 Aug 2016 78,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,438 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2015 71,438 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,767 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 64,767 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 61,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jan 2014 61,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jan 2013 56,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes worn low

service light on

Pass 11 Jan 2013 56,994 miles

front brakes worn low

service light on

Fail 14 Jan 2012 51,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 51,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,782 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 45,782 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,864 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,959 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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GJ55 AXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AXM, 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 AXM registered?

GJ55 AXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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