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GK55 WFF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,015 mi
Last recorded176,015 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 WFF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 176,015 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front sill holed weak outside prescribed area

Offside Front door check strap faulty

Offside Front sill holed weak outside prescribed area

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 176,015 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front sill holed weak outside prescribed area

Offside Front door check strap faulty

Offside Front sill holed weak outside prescribed area

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 170,150 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 170,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 158,477 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 158,469 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 148,789 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 137,642 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 127,335 miles

Engine cover.

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under trays.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 127,335 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover.

Under trays.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 114,302 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre age cracking

Fail 28 Aug 2014 114,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre age cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2013 102,490 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2012 91,270 miles

N/s/r tyre getting low.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 91,270 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All 4 tyres age perished.

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 81,081 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 81,081 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,458 miles

osr tyre low/perished

Pass 16 Sep 2009 59,777 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,433 miles

Offside Rear 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 WFF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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