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GJ55 MHV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,570 mi
Last recorded92,570 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 MHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 92,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2026 92,563 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both cable and caliper both seized (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 90,544 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2025 90,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2024 87,956 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 83,925 miles

Offside Rear 50% o/s/r/lower brake effort than nearside rear handbrake and only just passed

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

various suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 12 May 2022 71,280 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 69,555 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 69,555 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 65,874 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 65,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 63,313 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 60,085 miles

Advise damage on near side rear tyre on outer side wall ok at time of test.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 56,988 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 53,294 miles

Nearside Rear cut in outer wall

Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,401 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 44,806 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,038 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,476 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,124 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,269 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,993 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 MHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MHV, 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 MHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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