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GJ55 YJY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,038 mi
Last recorded104,038 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 YJY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 104,038 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 103,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 96,884 miles

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

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

engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring testers view

Pass 11 Nov 2016 91,803 miles

front n/s 1/4 glass broken

Pass 5 Nov 2015 82,040 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust not insecure

Slight oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 73,188 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear silencer mounting strap broken but system adequatly supported

Fail 18 Dec 2014 73,188 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

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

rear silencer mounting strap broken but system adequatly supported

Pass 4 Nov 2013 64,828 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges

Both rear indicators sligghtly discoloured

Front brake pads LOOK low

Pass 4 May 2012 53,243 miles

Offside rear seatbelt not fully inspected due to child seat

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken, exhaust system still fully supported at time of test

Fail 4 May 2012 53,243 miles

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

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

Offside rear seatbelt not fully inspected due to child seat

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken, exhaust system still fully supported at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,244 miles

Unable to fully inspect centre seatbelt due to child seat

Fail 14 Jan 2011 42,244 miles

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

Offisde rear tyre perishing

Unable to fully inspect centre seatbelt due to child seat

Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,372 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,123 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 34,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YJY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJY, 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 YJY registered?

GJ55 YJY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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