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GF55 UCY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,246 mi
Last recorded147,246 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 UCY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 147,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2023 141,899 miles

Exhaust box rusty

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 137,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 131,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust rust

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2020 126,518 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 121,256 miles

Centre and rear exhaust boxes outer skin corroded

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 121,256 miles

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

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

Centre and rear exhaust boxes outer skin corroded

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 114,445 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 114,441 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 106,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 95,399 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 85,623 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,536 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,328 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 50,563 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 39,885 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 27,900 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 14,620 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 UCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UCY, 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 UCY registered?

GF55 UCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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