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GF55 OTT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,861 mi
Last recorded87,861 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 OTT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 87,861 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 87,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 83,345 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 83,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,998 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and bald on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 80,889 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Cover missing from side repeater. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and bald on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 76,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 76,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 72,683 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 72,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 67,220 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 62,855 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 62,855 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 58,859 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 54,366 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2012 48,018 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 48,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,847 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 34,056 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,056 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 28,689 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,517 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 OTT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OTT, 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 OTT registered?

GF55 OTT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for GF55 OTT shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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