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GK55 SYC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,289 mi
Last recorded103,289 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 SYC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 103,289 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 29 Aug 2017 97,821 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 29 Aug 2017 97,821 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2016 90,721 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)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 90,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,214 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)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 79,214 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Off side rear tyre has cracks in tread

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 66,858 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre has badly cracks

both wiper poor

Fail 10 Sep 2014 66,856 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre has badly cracks

both wiper poor

Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,137 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2013 64,137 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,585 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,338 miles

Front brake discs worn thin

Fail 17 Aug 2011 42,338 miles

Front brake discs worn thin

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,633 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 23,012 miles

Unable to inspect steering, suspesion & brakes fully due to undershield fitted.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 17,205 miles

undertray fitted at time of test, not allowing a full inspection to be carried out.

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 SYC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SYC, 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 SYC registered?

GK55 SYC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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