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GJ55 LOF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,211 mi
Last recorded56,211 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 LOF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 56,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear and middle seats missing at time of test

Fail 25 Oct 2018 56,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear and middle seats missing at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2017 48,107 miles

eml light on

Fail 30 Sep 2017 48,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod worn out (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

eml light on

Pass 3 Oct 2016 38,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 32,861 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 29,331 miles

Offside front tyre perishing

Fail 4 Oct 2014 29,331 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2013 26,223 miles

N/S/R tyre is perished

O/S/R tyre is perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 23,570 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 21,060 miles

Advise front brake disc,s are worn

Advise rear wiper blade is deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 21,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise front brake disc,s are worn

Advise rear wiper blade is deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 17,859 miles

Advise O/S/F tyre 2mm

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 14,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 10,723 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 LOF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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