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GJ55 WFV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

212,640 mi
Last recorded212,640 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 WFV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 212,640 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 5 Oct 2018 205,501 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 200,322 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 184,830 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 165,403 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 151,712 miles

corrosion appearing in n/s/f outer sill panel

Fail 19 Dec 2014 151,712 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion appearing in n/s/f outer sill panel

Pass 14 Dec 2013 135,693 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 135,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

Pass 14 Dec 2012 117,497 miles

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2012 114,564 miles

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

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

smell of diesel under bonnet no leaks found

Pass 17 Oct 2011 98,737 miles

N/S/R tyre on MOT limit of 1.6mm

Fail 17 Oct 2011 98,737 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped.

Front pad lining low and close to MOT limit of 1.5mm

N/S/R tyre on MOT limit of 1.6mm

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,982 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Oct 2009 64,551 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Oct 2009 64,551 miles

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Oct 2008 48,284 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 48,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 WFV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WFV, 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 WFV registered?

GJ55 WFV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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