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GJ55 YGG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

135,678 mi
Last recorded135,678 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 YGG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 135,678 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 135,670 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 130,228 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 130,198 miles

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

Offside brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 125,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

both the front tyres have damage to the outer side walls

the power steering hose at the bottom of the radiator at the front of the car is damp

Fail 14 Nov 2013 125,001 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

both the front tyres have damage to the outer side walls

the power steering hose at the bottom of the radiator at the front of the car is damp

Fail 22 Dec 2012 102,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 102,937 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011

Both front fog lamp lenses are broken.

Screen wash bottle damaged but working

Service lamp on

Fail 19 Dec 2011

Both front fog lamp lenses are broken.

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Screen wash bottle damaged but working

Service lamp on

Fail 31 Dec 2010 58,738 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r/ tyre micro cracking

Pass 31 Dec 2010 58,738 miles

n/s/r/ tyre micro cracking

Pass 2 Jan 2010 32,784 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jan 2010 32,784 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 16,935 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 YGG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YGG, 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 YGG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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