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GJ55 XJA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,362 mi
Last recorded119,362 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 119,362 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 119,362 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 109,007 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 97,455 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 85,183 miles

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 73,569 miles

Brake Servo reaction slightly weak

Engine Oil cap missing

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 73,569 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake Servo reaction slightly weak

Engine Oil cap missing

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 47,701 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 47,701 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,184 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2013 38,184 miles

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

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,573 miles

All four tyres deteriorated.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 26,984 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,222 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 11,651 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 XJA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XJA, 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 XJA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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