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GJ55 UNG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,114 mi
Last recorded91,114 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 UNG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 91,114 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective also system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both lamps (4.7.1 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 91,112 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective also system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both lamps (4.7.1 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 87,206 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 87,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 83,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,641 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,855 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 67,667 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,207 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 61,207 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn om outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,816 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,070 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,407 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 54,158 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both rear tyres walls cracking.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,759 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 31,691 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 UNG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UNG, 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 UNG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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