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A2 GVC

2006 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,820 mi
Last recorded81,820 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara68,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 GVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 81,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 63,667 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 63,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 48,254 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 48,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 32,086 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 32,086 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 30,742 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 27,184 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 27,181 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 24,119 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 21,659 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box mounting broken

lower engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s/r tyre badly perished side walls

o/s/r tyre badly perished side walls

Pass 29 Sep 2016 18,598 miles

back box strap corroded but secure

front tyres perishing

Pass 7 Oct 2015 16,551 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 13,645 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 13,642 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 10,269 miles

n/s/f outer tyre wall scrubbed

Pass 12 Oct 2012 6,220 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 5,976 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 5,086 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 3,795 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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A2 GVC is a 2006 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 68,204 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 A2 GVC, 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 20 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A2 GVC registered?

A2 GVC is a 2006 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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