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GP55 OSX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,731 mi
Last recorded77,731 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 OSX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 77,731 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 68,656 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,300 miles

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

Offside Front door door hinge needs looking at

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2018 61,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not in properly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front door door hinge needs looking at

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroding

Fail 14 Dec 2017 61,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking over rack and pipe (2.3.3b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

center and rear exhaust rusty, center box outer shell rattling, rear box hanger loose

Pass 3 Dec 2016 51,503 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 3 Dec 2016 51,503 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,119 miles

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Nov 2014 43,760 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 43,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 40,606 miles

advise n/s/r lamp

Pass 14 Nov 2012 37,142 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread & sidewalls

nearside rear lamp lens broken

offside front door dropped fouling bodywork

Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,869 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread & sidewalls

offside rear lamp lens broken

Fail 1 Nov 2011 31,869 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracked in tread & sidewalls

offside rear lamp lens broken

Pass 12 Nov 2010 26,377 miles

all tyres cracking on outer side wall

Pass 13 Nov 2009 20,325 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 13,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 13,891 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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GP55 OSX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GP55 OSX, 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 GP55 OSX registered?

GP55 OSX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is GP55 OSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 OSX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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