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GJ55 WEV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

90,666 mi
Last recorded90,666 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 WEV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 90,666 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge but good tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 90,662 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle very low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge but good tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 87,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 2 Jan 2019 87,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

Spare tyre defective ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 5 Jan 2018 84,179 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edges

Fail 5 Jan 2018 84,179 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 77,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 77,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 67,182 miles

rear silencer bracket broken

Fail 11 Dec 2015 67,179 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 5 Jan 2015 58,044 miles

front plate damaged

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 Jan 2015 58,042 miles

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

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

front plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear lamp insecure

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Jan 2014 49,746 miles

rear exhaust box braket broken

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 49,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box braket broken

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 41,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust support bracket corroded.

Fail 4 Jan 2013 41,172 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust support bracket corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 32,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Dec 2011 32,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 29 Dec 2010 24,330 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 16,257 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 9,808 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 9,143 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WEV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WEV, 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 WEV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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