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GJ55 CMU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,693 mi
Last recorded113,693 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 CMU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 113,693 miles

Central Front Lower windscreen cracked

Nearside Rear seat belt extension has been removed to test factory seat belt

Offside Front seat belt extension has been removed to test factory seat belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

various under body corrosion.

Fail 11 Oct 2018 113,693 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower windscreen cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seat belt extension has been removed to test factory seat belt

Offside Front seat belt extension has been removed to test factory seat belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

various under body corrosion.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 108,811 miles

Nearside heavy filler to sill

Offside Front inner tyre worn

Offside parking brake poor

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

crack to lower windscreen

Fail 9 Oct 2017 108,811 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside heavy filler to sill

Offside Front inner tyre worn

Offside parking brake poor

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

crack to lower windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2016 103,390 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 103,358 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,759 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 93,759 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 84,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 65,690 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,387 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 50,000 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 50,000 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,866 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 34,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,592 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 29,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,455 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 CMU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CMU, 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 CMU registered?

GJ55 CMU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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