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GJ55 NGU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,574 mi
Last recorded108,574 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 NGU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 108,574 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 108,574 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 107,384 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 105,896 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 104,590 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 100,021 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 94,968 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 94,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Oil leak Heavy ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 94,318 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Heavy ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 84,658 miles

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

Oil leak Heavy ()

Rear tyres slightly perished

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,203 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 76,811 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 69,575 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,337 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 58,483 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,012 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 52,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,061 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,883 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 NGU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NGU, 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 NGU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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