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GF55 RVA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,842 mi
Last recorded92,842 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 RVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 92,842 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 92,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective msited (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 28 Oct 2022 89,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 89,304 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 84,429 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 84,063 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 84,063 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 83,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 81,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear light cluster loose

Pass 9 Oct 2017 78,873 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear light loose

Fail 9 Oct 2017 78,873 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear light loose

Pass 28 Sep 2016 75,300 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 75,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 71,944 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear tyres perrishing slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2014 66,895 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2014 66,895 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,364 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

unable to see front pads

Fail 10 Oct 2013 64,364 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

unable to see front pads

Fail 9 Oct 2012 60,459 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

coolant leaking?

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,459 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant leaking?

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,064 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2010 51,565 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 51,565 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,480 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 39,480 miles

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

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

both rear 185/65/hr15 tyres starting to signs of old age eg: PERISHING, KURB DAMAGE, SPLIT/CRACKING,

Pass 13 Oct 2008 32,382 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 RVA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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