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GL05 FJP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,874 mi
Last recorded79,874 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 FJP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,874 miles

both front lower arm rear bush wearing

Fail 28 Oct 2016 79,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front lower arm rear bush wearing

Pass 22 Oct 2015 70,633 miles

Front suspension arm bushes slightly dedteriorating

Fail 22 Oct 2015 70,633 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs wearing and corroding on edges

Front suspension arm bushes slightly dedteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2014 61,661 miles

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,688 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 44,858 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f tyre outer edge starting to wear

Fail 24 Oct 2011 37,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 37,468 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 30,468 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 30,468 miles

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2009 22,298 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 22,298 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2008 18,462 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 18,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FJP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GL05 FJP, 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 FJP registered?

GL05 FJP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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