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GJ55 WMW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,216 mi
Last recorded161,216 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 WMW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 161,216 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 131,471 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 120,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 120,613 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Body component insecure mud sheild loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 113,593 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 113,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 101,732 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 101,728 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light insecure but not likely too become detached

Pass 29 Aug 2018 92,968 miles

Central Rear Seat belt web damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear exhaust has minor leak on the join

Nearside Front Wishbone bush perished

Offside Front Outer Worn

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a nail / on 2.7mm

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2018 92,968 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Central Rear Seat belt web damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear exhaust has minor leak on the join

Nearside Front Wishbone bush perished

Offside Front Outer Worn

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a nail / on 2.7mm

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2017 81,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear exhaust has minor leak on the join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perished and has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 24 Aug 2016 71,640 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 71,635 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking ram or rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 64,657 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Rear washer jet broken

Rear wiper split

Pass 7 Aug 2014 59,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Aug 2013 56,237 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front wipers slightly smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Slight leak from suspect PAS switch

Pass 10 Aug 2012 51,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust box clamp split

Fail 12 Aug 2011 46,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Aug 2011 46,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,384 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres sidewalls perished

n/s front tyre 3mm tread and outer edge worn out

o/s front and o/s rear tyres 3mm tread

Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,502 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,534 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 28,145 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 WMW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WMW, 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 WMW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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