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GF55 CZC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

119,529 mi
Last recorded119,529 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 CZC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 119,529 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 116,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge of (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 13 Jan 2025 116,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users due to amount of black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge of (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 12 Jan 2024 114,205 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 114,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 111,106 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 107,934 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2022 107,927 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2021 104,581 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 101,502 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2020 101,440 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill of (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill of (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 97,987 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 93,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer tread shoulder.

Fail 5 Jan 2018 93,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer tread shoulder.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 87,885 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under trays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 83,499 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 12 Jan 2016 83,499 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 78,370 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 72,825 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 72,825 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 70,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre bald on edge 185 55r16

Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine undersheild cover fitted

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

offside track rod end slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,432 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 35,980 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 24,289 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 12,666 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 12,666 miles

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

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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GF55 CZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GF55 CZC, 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 GF55 CZC registered?

GF55 CZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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