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GV05 MMJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,371 mi
Last recorded129,371 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 MMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 129,371 miles

Offside Front drivers seat has slight movement

Fail 16 Jun 2017 129,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front drivers seat has slight movement

Pass 10 Jun 2016 118,181 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 118,181 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 102,820 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 102,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 95,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NS front door mirror insecure

OS front tyre aproaching legal limit

Fail 10 Jun 2014 95,025 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NS front door mirror insecure

NS rear tyre poor condition

OS front tyre aproaching legal limit

Pass 14 Jun 2013 86,489 miles

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

drivers seat upper section rocks but seat belt not fixed to this section

Pass 12 Jun 2012 77,435 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 77,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 65,427 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 65,427 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 47,766 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 47,766 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

off side rear tyre aged (cracks )

Pass 20 Jun 2009 37,214 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,255 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT COULD NOT BE CHECKED AS BABY SEAT INSTALLED

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 MMJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GV05 MMJ, 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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GV05 MMJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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