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GK55 VKX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,031 mi
Last recorded165,031 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VKX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 165,031 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 165,031 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from bottle (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 160,084 miles

Front discs corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn inner edges (smooth)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 152,694 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 152,694 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog light broken glass (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 144,488 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mount corroded adrift but system still supported by another mount

Nearside Front Lower Fog light glass broken

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 144,486 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill corroded and weakened (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill corroded and weakened (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust mount corroded adrift but system still supported by another mount

Nearside Front Lower Fog light glass broken

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 135,435 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside fog lamp glass broken sharp edge

rear discs corroded on brake face

Fail 20 Oct 2014 135,434 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside fog lamp glass broken sharp edge

rear discs corroded on brake face

Pass 29 Oct 2013 129,298 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 129,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 115,465 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 95,494 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 78,477 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 63,885 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 53,757 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,886 miles

front brake imbalance of 13%

Pass 30 Oct 2006 25,782 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 VKX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VKX, 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 VKX registered?

GK55 VKX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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