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GU56 EFV

2006 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,949 mi
Last recorded116,949 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara68,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 EFV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 116,949 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 116,877 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working cover missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake lights on (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when side lights are on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs worn thin

offside front tyre worn very close to limit

Pass 3 Jul 2018 109,419 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 109,419 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 104,975 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 104,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 96,843 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 87,321 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,409 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 51,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,934 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Sep 2009 16,032 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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GU56 EFV is a 2006 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2006 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 68,204 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 GU56 EFV, 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 20 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU56 EFV registered?

GU56 EFV is a 2006 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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