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GK55 XHC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,133 mi
Last recorded69,133 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 69,133 miles

Nearside mirror insecure

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

Offside front brake pipe corroded

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 69,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside mirror insecure

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

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

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 64,056 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 64,032 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,817 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear silencer clamp loose

Fail 29 Aug 2017 59,792 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear silencer clamp loose

Pass 10 Aug 2016 55,712 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge and perished

Rear exhaust box baffles broken

Fail 10 Aug 2016 55,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge and perished

Rear exhaust box baffles broken

Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,295 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorated. Baffles broken.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 51,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorated. Baffles broken.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,346 miles

track needs checking

Fail 15 Aug 2014 45,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

track needs checking

Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,530 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 34,530 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 28,009 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 21,002 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Aug 2009 14,427 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge and outer sidewall deteriorated and scrubbed

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated and scrubbed

Pass 7 Aug 2008 7,540 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 XHC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol 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 XHC, 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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What year was GK55 XHC registered?

GK55 XHC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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