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GU05 JZC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

174,671 mi
Last recorded174,671 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 JZC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 174,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sills corroded NSF & OSF as well as rear subframe

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 160,394 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 153,640 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 146,775 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 136,252 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 127,848 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 123,978 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 121,411 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 115,169 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 100,366 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 86,664 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 74,849 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,594 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,677 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 45,422 miles

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

o/s rear tyre slightly dameged on side wall

Fail 11 Apr 2009 34,695 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 34,695 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,634 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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GU05 JZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GU05 JZC, 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 GU05 JZC registered?

GU05 JZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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