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GJ55 UOW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,300 mi
Last recorded105,300 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 UOW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 105,300 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 105,289 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 94,860 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 82,305 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 82,299 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 78,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Feb 2017 74,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 66,065 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 58,401 miles

engine has slight misfire

slight play in osf rack end

Pass 1 Mar 2014 49,706 miles

rear exhaust support bracket corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,928 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 14 Jun 2013 40,928 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,073 miles

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,631 miles

offside front tyre worn on the edges nearing the legal 1.6 mm limit

Pass 16 Mar 2010 21,080 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 20,272 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,573 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 UOW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 UOW, 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 UOW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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