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GF55 RUO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,270 mi
Last recorded124,270 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 RUO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 124,270 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 123,899 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 119,015 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 113,883 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 108,727 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 102,717 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 92,614 miles

zone B chipped.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 83,623 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 75,951 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 75,951 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear noise from brake drum when rotated

Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,937 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 61,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,648 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 47,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,492 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,436 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 36,070 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 30,825 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 26,887 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 21,663 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 RUO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF55 RUO registered?

GF55 RUO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 November 2005.

Is GF55 RUO safe to buy?

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