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GJ55 WEP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,116 mi
Last recorded93,116 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 WEP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 93,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 89,071 miles

front discs heavy rusty surface corrosion

n/s/f tyre's close to limit , inner edge low

n/s/f wishbone ball joint slight wear

n/s/r tyre's getting low on tread 2-3mm

slight wear to n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 29 Sep 2021 84,873 miles

both nearside tyres getting low 3mm

front discs have inner surface corrosion

slight wear to n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,304 miles

both near side tyres getting low on tread

Pass 3 Oct 2019 72,221 miles

n/s/r tyre's perishing

o/s/r tyre's outer edge wear

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight wear to n/s/f track rod end

Pass 10 Oct 2018 66,338 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 60,653 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 60,653 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working 2x 501 capless bulbs fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 55,161 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 55,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 50,625 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,008 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 42,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,196 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,708 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,317 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,285 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 26,256 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 WEP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WEP, 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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What year was GJ55 WEP registered?

GJ55 WEP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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