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GJ55 KBO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,229 mi
Last recorded77,229 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 KBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,229 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges - 185/65/15

Fail 8 Jun 2016 77,229 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges - 185/65/15

Pass 5 Jun 2015 69,175 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 69,174 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,280 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 62,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 54,307 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 54,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,507 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 30,896 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 22,298 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 15,741 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 KBO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KBO, 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 KBO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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