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GJ55 LMV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,195 mi
Last recorded141,195 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 141,195 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

minor corrosion to rear chassis

nearside lower and offside lower outer sill's corroded

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe unions corroded

nearside rear and offside rear shock absobers corroded and bushes deteriorated

offside front fog lamp lens missing/damaged

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 9 Nov 2022 141,169 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

minor corrosion to rear chassis

nearside lower and offside lower outer sill's corroded

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe unions corroded

nearside rear and offside rear shock absobers corroded and bushes deteriorated

offside front fog lamp lens missing/damaged

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 17 Nov 2021 136,958 miles

Dip Stick Top Broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Corroded on Inner Face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat Stowed

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fog Lens Missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 132,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 132,073 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 126,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 111,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 107,650 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 103,025 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 98,318 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 92,839 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 86,513 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 80,234 miles

offside front tyre near to wear bars.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 80,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre near to wear bars.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 72,846 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 62,145 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,787 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 LMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LMV, 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 LMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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