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GK55 VOU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,098 mi
Last recorded134,098 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 134,098 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 134,098 miles

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

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 128,581 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 127,253 miles

Engine undertray damaged in one section

Offside Registration plate light dim in operation

Rear subframe showing age related corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2020 127,253 miles

Engine undertray damaged in one section

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate light dim in operation

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear subframe showing age related corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 124,609 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 122,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 122,201 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 117,918 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 117,918 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 112,838 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 108,675 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 108,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 104,084 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 97,827 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 97,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 91,697 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 84,804 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 84,804 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 78,053 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 78,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 71,069 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 63,925 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 VOU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VOU, 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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GK55 VOU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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