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GK55 YYM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,636 mi
Last recorded134,636 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 134,636 miles

exhaust back box support broken

surface rust rear axle

Pass 8 Jul 2024 125,128 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 125,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded just before rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 117,397 miles

Nearside Front play in anti-roll bar link rod

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear spring corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken but not likely to fall off

Pass 22 Mar 2022 106,340 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear wiper split

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 106,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Mar 2021 93,998 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 93,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 82,263 miles

Front anti role bar link slight play

Offside Front anti role bar link slight play

rear exhaust box mount corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2018 81,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,817 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 70,913 miles

slight play both front anti roll bar links

Fail 23 Aug 2016 70,298 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play both front anti roll bar links

Pass 13 Aug 2015 65,257 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 60,556 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 15 Aug 2014 60,556 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,649 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 51,625 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 51,625 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,131 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,031 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,520 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 32,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,488 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YYM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYM, 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 YYM registered?

GK55 YYM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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