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GF55 EFZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,457 mi
Last recorded98,457 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 EFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 98,457 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres have inner shoulder wear

exhaust system corroding

offside front tyre is on 3mm of tread on the outer tread surface

rear axle corroding

Fail 19 Jul 2019 98,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres have inner shoulder wear

exhaust system corroding

offside front tyre is on 3mm of tread on the outer tread surface

rear axle corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2018 93,777 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 93,777 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both *2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 89,600 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 89,600 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 84,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 84,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 80,739 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 80,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 77,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 77,733 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 74,722 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 69,441 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,441 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 61,391 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 61,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 57,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,164 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,762 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 37,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,896 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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GF55 EFZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 GF55 EFZ, 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 EFZ registered?

GF55 EFZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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The MOT history for GF55 EFZ shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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