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GV05 UJP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,475 mi
Last recorded37,475 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 UJP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 37,475 miles

rear axle surface corrosion not weakened.

Fail 17 Feb 2024 37,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge and cracking pherishing edge and wall. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear axle surface corrosion not weakened.

Pass 4 Feb 2023 32,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 29,555 miles

REAR EXHAUST JOINT HAS LEAK

Fail 10 Feb 2022 29,555 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

REAR EXHAUST JOINT HAS LEAK

Pass 18 Feb 2021 29,035 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective MISSING ()

Pass 16 May 2019 26,820 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 26,818 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking SWITCH (2.1.5 (a))

O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE DISC SURFACE CORRODING

O/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE LOW

Pass 10 May 2018 25,356 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT LOWER SWIVAL

Pass 9 May 2017 22,347 miles

N/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Fail 9 May 2017 22,347 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Pass 24 May 2016 19,385 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 19,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

n/s rear tyre nailed

Pass 27 May 2015 17,632 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 May 2014 15,512 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 15,512 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 14,383 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 14,383 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 May 2012 13,825 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 13,167 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 13,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 12,385 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 11,384 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 9,598 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 UJP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UJP, 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 UJP registered?

GV05 UJP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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