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GK55 VVE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

227,644 mi
Last recorded227,644 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VVE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 227,644 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 210,277 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

n/s sill damaged and has been plated

Fail 4 Feb 2019 210,275 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

n/s sill damaged and has been plated

Pass 10 Feb 2018 180,443 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 3 Feb 2018 180,085 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 9 Feb 2017 98,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 98,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn but pads near new

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 88,720 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 79,368 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 79,368 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 67,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2013 67,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2012 57,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 49,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc's worn and lipped

Pass 8 Nov 2011 49,013 miles

front brake disc's worn and lipped

Pass 15 Nov 2010 40,550 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,046 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 24,033 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,644 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 VVE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VVE, 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 VVE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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