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GF55 MXU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,796 mi
Last recorded100,796 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 MXU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 100,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine filler cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 100,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing cover (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine filler cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 84,330 miles

Front both headlights lens cloudy

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left on tread and low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded near tank

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox slight corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 72,121 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 72,121 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 64,751 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 58,386 miles

no engine oil filler

rear tyres worn

sills at front showing signs of corosion

Pass 1 Aug 2015 53,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 23 Jul 2014 47,586 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,586 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 42,238 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 36,975 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

nearside rear tyre wall cracked / perished

offside rear tyre wall cracked / perished

top engine cover insecure

Fail 30 Jul 2012 36,975 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

nearside rear tyre wall cracked / perished

offside rear tyre wall cracked / perished

top engine cover insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2011 31,968 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Nov 2009 22,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear offside , rear nearside tyre walls cracking / perished

Pass 8 Nov 2008 18,392 miles

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

Offside Front 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 MXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

GF55 MXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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