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GK55 WEW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,950 mi
Last recorded95,950 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 WEW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 95,950 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 94,842 miles

Offside Front drop link rubber. slightly split

Pass 10 Oct 2017 77,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket broken, but at time of test exhaust adequately supoorted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 67,814 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 58,397 miles

mileage is lower than last test.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 105,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre is perished.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

rear exhaust metal mounting strap is incomplete and not fully supporting the exhaust system.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 105,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre is perished.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

rear exhaust metal mounting strap is incomplete and not fully supporting the exhaust system.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 97,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edges.

off and near side front tyres tread are worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, show uneven wear, are bald at the edge and show splits.(suspect worn close to exposing the cords)

rear exhaust metal mounting strap incomplete and not fully supporting the system.

spare wheel missing from the carrier.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 82,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre just starting to crack/perish

rear exhaust box metal hanger corroded/broken

Fail 11 Jul 2012 82,676 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre just starting to crack/perish

rear exhaust box metal hanger corroded/broken

Fail 7 Jul 2011 70,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side front headlamp beam image weak.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 70,894 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side front headlamp beam image weak.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 61,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

off side rear tyre perished/crackeed and shows deep splits at the tread.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 55,658 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,863 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 43,862 miles

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

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

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 WEW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WEW, 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 WEW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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