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GP05 OJA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

139,821 mi
Last recorded139,821 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 OJA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 139,821 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 131,990 miles

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

Offside Rear hand brake poor (17%)

corrosion in both front sill panels both have holes ,not in a prescibed area.

Fail 13 Jul 2020 131,990 miles

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

Offside Rear hand brake poor (17%)

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion in both front sill panels both have holes ,not in a prescibed area.

Pass 18 Jul 2019 127,780 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 127,780 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 114,540 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured lense cracked (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion/holes in both outer sill panels at the front

Fail 25 Jul 2018 114,540 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured lense cracked (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion/holes in both outer sill panels at the front

Pass 29 Jul 2017 105,553 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2017 105,516 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 99,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,370 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 87,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Braking system leaking offside rear caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 79,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 71,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,814 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 62,556 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,556 miles

handbrake travel high

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 53,103 miles

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

front number plate damadge

slight damadge to offside rear lamp

Fail 26 Jul 2011 53,103 miles

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

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

front number plate damadge

slight damadge to offside rear lamp

Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,181 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

offside rear parking brake cable showing signs of corrosion to inner wire.

rear tyres have uneven tread wear and sidewalls showing signs of surface cracks

Pass 14 Jul 2009 31,839 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 31,837 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf tyre on 2mm

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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GP05 OJA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 GP05 OJA, 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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GP05 OJA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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