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GL05 FJN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,027 mi
Last recorded150,027 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 FJN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 150,027 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 141,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 141,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 133,466 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 125,913 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 116,380 miles

Front suspect front brake pads wearing low

clutch rubber missing

turbo intake pipe seal needs replacing at turbo. Pipe refitted

Fail 29 Apr 2016 116,380 miles

Front suspect front brake pads wearing low

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear temp repair carried out (1.1.C.1f)

clutch rubber missing

turbo intake pipe seal needs replacing at turbo. Pipe refitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 95,604 miles

both wiper blades deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

clutch pedal rubber missing although provision is made on pedal

free play at handbrake lever

nearside rear brake pad clip not fitted into caliper

offside front indicator faded in colour

Pass 19 Apr 2014 79,754 miles

o/s/r flasher bulb faded

Pass 1 May 2013 65,259 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,160 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,013 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,930 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 42,430 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 42,430 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,249 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 29,249 miles

Nearside Front 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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GL05 FJN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GL05 FJN, 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 GL05 FJN registered?

GL05 FJN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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