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GV05 FPJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,912 mi
Last recorded43,912 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 FPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,912 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 43,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 41,914 miles

Nearside Front perished & starting to crack on the sidewall& in the tread area of the tyre

Nearside Rear perished on outer sidewall

Offside Front inner portion of the tyre

Offside Rear perished on outer sidewall & tread area

Fail 4 Aug 2016 41,914 miles

Nearside Front perished & starting to crack on the sidewall& in the tread area of the tyre

Nearside Rear perished on outer sidewall

Offside Front inner portion of the tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear perished on outer sidewall & tread area

Pass 30 Jul 2015 39,469 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 39,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 36,455 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 36,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 32,987 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 29,753 miles

Front brake pads look to be wearing thin but are not clearly visible during test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center rear seat in the stowed away position

Pass 31 Jul 2011 26,809 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres perished but not to the cords (borderline pass)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 23,630 miles

Front brake pads look as though they are wearing thin

Offside front tyre & Spare tyre heavily perished on sidewalls & in tread area

Pass 29 May 2009 20,164 miles

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

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

offside & nearside rear tyres lightly perished on sidewalls & in tread area...

Pass 15 May 2008 16,720 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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GV05 FPJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV05 FPJ, 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 GV05 FPJ registered?

GV05 FPJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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