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GK55 VHO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,723 mi
Last recorded146,723 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VHO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 146,723 miles

o/s outer sill corroded at front

Fail 3 Apr 2017 146,723 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s outer sill corroded at front

Pass 6 Apr 2016 138,675 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 138,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 130,724 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wipers torn at ends

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 30 Mar 2015 130,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers torn at ends

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 122,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 113,062 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 105,806 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 105,775 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 97,732 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 89,502 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 89,417 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 82,405 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 82,405 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 82,396 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 79,811 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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GK55 VHO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 VHO, 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 VHO registered?

GK55 VHO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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