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GF55 EFV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,482 mi
Last recorded156,482 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 EFV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 156,482 miles

Offside Front top mount slight noise

Fail 28 Sep 2020 156,482 miles

Offside Front top mount slight noise

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 145,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 139,795 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 139,795 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 137,075 miles

Front FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Front FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Nearside Rear N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 14 Jul 2016 134,214 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 11 Jul 2015 130,865 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 127,920 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 125,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear registration plae lamp dim

Fail 24 Sep 2013 125,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear registration plae lamp dim

Pass 5 Oct 2012 121,896 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 117,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

middle section of exhaust damaged

nearside rear registration plate lamp light output slightly reduced

radiator deteriorated

spare tyre tread worn

Fail 19 Oct 2011 117,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

middle section of exhaust damaged

nearside rear registration plate lamp light output slightly reduced

radiator deteriorated

spare tyre tread worn

Pass 30 Oct 2010 96,311 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,740 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 40,538 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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 EFV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EFV, 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 EFV registered?

GF55 EFV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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