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GF55 RVJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,156 mi
Last recorded76,156 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,156 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 76,146 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 71,325 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 60,680 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 49,868 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 41,027 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking in tread

Fail 8 Oct 2016 41,023 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking in tread

Pass 10 Oct 2015 29,771 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 29,710 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 26,833 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 24,865 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,347 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Oct 2012 23,347 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish and split

o/s/f tyre tread on legal limit

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Oct 2011 21,142 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 17,520 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2009 14,832 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 12,055 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 RVJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

GF55 RVJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is GF55 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 RVJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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