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GK55 YCJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,743 mi
Last recorded119,743 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 119,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 116,538 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 112,538 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 112,538 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 110,168 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 107,880 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 107,880 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 104,324 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 100,555 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 96,266 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,964 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,190 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 57,777 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 46,390 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 46,388 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,973 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,881 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,034 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 YCJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YCJ, 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 YCJ registered?

GK55 YCJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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The MOT history for GK55 YCJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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