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GK55 SXJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 SXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing broken (3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system rusty

Fail 26 Nov 2022

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing broken (3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2021 140,845 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 140,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system calliper connection (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 136,947 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 136,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2019

Offside registration plate lamp missing lens

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019

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

Offside registration plate lamp missing lens

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn to appx 2.0mm and void of tread on edges

offside registration plate lamp not working and lens missing

offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated rubber

Fail 27 Nov 2018

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn to appx 2.0mm and void of tread on edges

offside registration plate lamp not working and lens missing

offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated rubber

Pass 24 Nov 2017 111,040 miles

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

nearside rear direction indicator faded

registration plate lamp missing lens offside

Fail 24 Nov 2017 111,040 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear direction indicator faded

registration plate lamp missing lens offside

Pass 23 Nov 2016 97,603 miles

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

nearside rear direction indicator faded

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside registration plate lamp, missing lens

Fail 22 Nov 2016 97,562 miles

Emissions not tested due to no engine oil (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front tyres void of tread on edges

nearside rear direction indicator faded

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside registration plate lamp, missing lens

Pass 25 Nov 2015 85,689 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear direction indicator faded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Nov 2015 85,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear direction indicator faded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2014 73,012 miles

all rear seats removed from vehicle

exhaust centre bracket corroded and missing

slight wear on both front tyres

Fail 2 Dec 2013 60,743 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all rear seats removed from vehicle

engine oil low

exhaust mount corroded and broken

Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,743 miles

all rear seats removed from vehicle

engine oil low

exhaust mount corroded and broken

Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,280 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Oct 2012 49,280 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,544 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,833 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,025 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,291 miles

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

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

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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GK55 SXJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GK55 SXJ, 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 GK55 SXJ registered?

GK55 SXJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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