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GK55 WDE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,507 mi
Last recorded120,507 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 WDE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 120,507 miles

oil filler cap missing

Fail 27 Mar 2026 120,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 25 Mar 2025 116,737 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 116,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 112,464 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil filler cap missing.

exhaust system rear box showing small corroded hole slight blowing.

the offside outer sill front and rear jacking points corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2023 106,538 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 100,808 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 96,384 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 93,002 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 93,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 89,716 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,589 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 80,589 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,588 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 Apr 2017 70,588 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear bolt projection from the inner wing rubbing on the inner side wall of the tyre.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,838 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

inner edge of the front tyres part worn.

Fail 20 Apr 2016 60,838 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

inner edge of the front tyres part worn.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 49,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,185 miles

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

outer edge of the rear tyres showing cracks/but not showing the inner cords.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 37,184 miles

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)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

outer edge of the rear tyres showing cracks/but not showing the inner cords.

Pass 2 May 2013 25,334 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 23,461 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 19,467 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,314 miles

front brake pads low

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 9 Sep 2010 15,887 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,325 miles

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

all four tyres are perished

small indent in o/s outer sill,covered with rubber

Fail 6 Oct 2008 12,159 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 12,159 miles

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

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 WDE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WDE, 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 WDE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 October 2005.

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