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GJ55 WNE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,224 mi
Last recorded161,224 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 WNE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 161,224 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 161,193 miles

Front Headlamp insecure Both Front Headlights Insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 159,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 159,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill, Above Previous Weld (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 157,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 12 Oct 2019 157,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 154,633 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2018 154,631 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2017 152,190 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2016 146,915 miles

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arms (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 146,910 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arms (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 145,097 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 136,759 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 126,125 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 114,836 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 98,933 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 81,938 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 67,518 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 51,792 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,792 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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 WNE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WNE, 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 WNE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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