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GV05 ZJY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,702 mi
Last recorded102,702 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 ZJY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 102,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 102,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 97,494 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 90,711 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 90,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 82,002 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 74,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre inner and outer edges worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 66,585 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 57,705 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Rear exhaust strap deteriorated, but the system is still supported.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2013 57,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Rear exhaust strap deteriorated, but the system is still supported.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,850 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,242 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,139 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 29,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 29,215 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 21,944 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 ZJY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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