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GK55 VJE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,252 mi
Last recorded93,252 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VJE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 93,252 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 25 Apr 2025 93,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both outer sills corroded

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 10 Apr 2024 91,717 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 89,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 89,090 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 86,686 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 85,230 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 85,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 82,403 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 82,403 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 78,462 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 78,462 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,791 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 73,791 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 108,826 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 108,826 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,086 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 53,288 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 46,217 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,349 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,274 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,825 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 35,727 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,548 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,651 miles

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

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

oil filler cap missing

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 VJE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VJE, 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 VJE registered?

GK55 VJE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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