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GL05 FJX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,659 mi
Last recorded110,659 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 FJX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 110,659 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front body damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2021 97,869 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 97,858 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 88,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil/power steering oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 88,030 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner rack boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil/power steering oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 71,573 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot lid opening switch inoperative (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 71,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot lid opening switch inoperative (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 56,901 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box split

boot handle loose

Fail 16 May 2018 56,901 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust back box split

boot handle loose

Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear TYRE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING ON INNER WALL

Fail 12 Apr 2017 48,884 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear TYRE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING ON INNER WALL

Pass 20 Jun 2016 46,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

auxiliary drive belt perished

offside front tyre wearing smooth on edges

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,400 miles

auxiliary drive belt perished

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2015 42,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

auxiliary drive belt perished

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 38,265 miles

auxiliary drive belt perished

rear boot outer handle mechanism malfunctioning

Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,251 miles

boot catch very stiff

Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,558 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip provision starting to wear smooth

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Jun 2012 30,558 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

auxiliary drive belt perished

both rear tyres heavily perished

clutch pedal anti-slip provision starting to wear smooth

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,549 miles

auxiliary drive belt perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres appear under-inflated

brake fluid in reservoir slightly dirty

clutch pedal anti-slip provision starting to wear smooth

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Jun 2009 18,738 miles

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

auxiliary drive belt lightly perished

both front tyres wearing on outer edges (offside heavily)

offside front tyre tread scuffed

rear wiper blade split

road tax currently displayed on vehicle expires in 10 (or less) days

Fail 22 Jun 2009 18,724 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

auxiliary drive belt lightly perished

both front tyres wearing on outer edges (offside heavily)

offside front tyre tread scuffed

rear wiper blade split

road tax currently displayed on vehicle expires in 10 (or less) days

Pass 30 Jun 2008 14,296 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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GL05 FJX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol 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 GL05 FJX, 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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GL05 FJX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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