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GF55 MWL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,070 mi
Last recorded65,070 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 MWL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 65,070 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL CLOSE TO MINIMUM

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 65,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL CLOSE TO MINIMUM

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 58,305 miles

front pads very low

Fail 29 Jan 2015 58,305 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front pads very low

osr tyre perished

Pass 6 Feb 2014 44,502 miles

osr tyre badley perished/req asap

rear pads low discs corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2014 44,502 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre badley perished/req asap

rear pads low discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,898 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,079 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,875 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,254 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 18,404 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 MWL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MWL, 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 MWL registered?

GF55 MWL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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