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GJ55 KBV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,035 mi
Last recorded89,035 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 KBV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,035 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 88,905 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,998 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 83,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,035 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,097 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,715 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2011 52,718 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,780 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,501 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,263 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 KBV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KBV, 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 KBV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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