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GK05 EJG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,729 mi
Last recorded92,729 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 EJG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 92,729 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Fail 18 Oct 2024 92,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 19 Oct 2023 91,777 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 91,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 90,302 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,657 miles

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

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

body damage

Fail 20 Oct 2021 89,657 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

body damage

Pass 5 Oct 2020 88,975 miles

body damage

Pass 7 Oct 2019 88,111 miles

body damage

Fail 7 Oct 2019 88,111 miles

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

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

body damage

Pass 9 Oct 2018 87,464 miles

body damage

n/s/f window inop

Pass 23 Oct 2017 86,688 miles

Nearside Rear tyer has cracks on side wall

Pass 20 Oct 2016 85,862 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 83,106 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 83,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 80,237 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 76,726 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 76,726 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 74,203 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 70,953 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 70,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 68,579 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 68,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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GK05 EJG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GK05 EJG, 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 GK05 EJG registered?

GK05 EJG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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The MOT history for GK05 EJG shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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