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GV55 EKN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

188,762 mi
Last recorded188,762 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 EKN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 188,762 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 178,436 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 167,454 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 167,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 158,985 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 148,363 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 143,733 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 143,733 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 136,089 miles

Offside Front outer sill coroded to excess and holed not in a prescribed area

Pass 5 Oct 2018 123,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 112,139 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 94,395 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged tank end (7.2.2)

both rear tyres perishing in tread area no cords or structure exposed

Pass 1 Oct 2015 82,571 miles

slight dampness around n/s/r back plate

Fail 1 Oct 2015 82,569 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

slight dampness around n/s/r back plate

Pass 25 Sep 2014 77,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 77,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Service light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,323 miles

rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,128 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 64,128 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

o/s/f tyre low on tread edge

rear exhaust box fixing strap corroded through

Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn low on tread edges

o/s/r tyre cracking badly

Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,048 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm tread

rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,748 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,440 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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GV55 EKN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GV55 EKN, 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 GV55 EKN registered?

GV55 EKN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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