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GK55 VHV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,546 mi
Last recorded136,546 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 136,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded in clip mount area (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 135,763 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 135,763 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 132,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 128,637 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 124,072 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 121,397 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 121,397 miles

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 119,147 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 119,147 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 115,899 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 114,320 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 111,847 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 104,976 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 99,815 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 95,117 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 86,598 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 72,560 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 60,010 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,765 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,587 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 39,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 VHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GK55 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

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

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