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GF55 OTW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

192,291 mi
Last recorded192,291 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 OTW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 192,291 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 179,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 160,574 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 148,709 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 148,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in the tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear disc slightly pitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 139,521 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 129,544 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 9 Nov 2012 119,021 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 119,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 107,997 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 107,997 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 95,483 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 95,483 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 76,476 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 59,694 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 OTW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

GF55 OTW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is GF55 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 OTW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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