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GU05 JZL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,804 mi
Last recorded102,804 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 JZL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 102,804 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 102,802 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 96,883 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2017 90,536 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 85,025 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 78,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front brake discs worn/corroded

both wiper rubbers split

Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,665 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front brake discs worn/corroded

both wiper rubbers split

Pass 2 May 2014 74,185 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 67,087 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 61,748 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 61,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 56,433 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 May 2010 49,898 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split

Fail 4 May 2010 49,898 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front wiper blades starting to split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 43,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2008 36,440 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 JZL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JZL, 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 JZL registered?

GU05 JZL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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