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FG55 GVK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,844 mi
Last recorded122,844 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 GVK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 122,844 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 120,008 miles

USED parts have been used for the repairs

both wipers slight smear, drivers blade tip split

brake pedal slightly soft, but reading are ok.

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f brake hose insecure but not fouling anywhere

o/s/r brake pipe to caliper, slightly bent and out of position.

o/s/r inner brake pad anti rattle clip in the wrong place

rear discs heavily corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 120,000 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both wipers slight smear, drivers blade tip split

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r brake slight grab

rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 70,458 miles

Nearside handbrake not returning to stop

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 70,458 miles

Nearside handbrake not returning to stop

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 63,776 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,227 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,383 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 45,383 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,087 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,500 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 35,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,529 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 30,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,320 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 25,320 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake fluid level low

Fail 26 Sep 2008 20,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FG55 GVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FG55 GVK, 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 FG55 GVK registered?

FG55 GVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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