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GP55 VCV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,238 mi
Last recorded113,238 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 113,238 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner brake pads worn thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface is corroded reducing braking area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt slow to retract - needs assistance (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

noise from ancillary belt area - needs to be investigated

rear beam axle is corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2022 113,238 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner brake pads worn thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface is corroded reducing braking area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt slow to retract - needs assistance (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

noise from ancillary belt area - needs to be investigated

rear beam axle is corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 110,952 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 110,952 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 108,408 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 108,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 106,680 miles

areas of corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2019 106,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

areas of corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2018 103,210 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 98,555 miles

Nearside Front Upper anti roll bar drop link dust cover deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 19 Dec 2016 91,316 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 91,243 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 84,907 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

temporary repair to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 10 Dec 2015 84,862 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

temporary repair to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 18 Dec 2014 78,947 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 71,646 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 65,478 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 8 Dec 2011 57,724 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,543 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,113 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,557 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 VCV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GP55 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

GP55 VCV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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