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GK55 VLC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,995 mi
Last recorded127,995 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VLC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 127,995 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 127,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 120,969 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 120,969 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 113,812 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 113,812 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 107,097 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 101,760 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 94,472 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 87,674 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 81,602 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 81,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 73,104 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 73,104 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven SLOW (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,546 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,096 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 36,198 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,890 miles

Damage to screen out side zones A + B

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to windscreen outside zones A+B.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,568 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 VLC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

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

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The MOT history for GK55 VLC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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