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GV55 EVW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,065 mi
Last recorded67,065 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 EVW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 67,065 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 62,912 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wiperblades split

osr tyre perrishing

Pass 31 Jan 2014 56,741 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,555 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 15 Feb 2013 51,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,180 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Feb 2012 47,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,388 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 41,388 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,916 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,402 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 29,402 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,813 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 EVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV55 EVW, 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 EVW registered?

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

Is GV55 EVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 EVW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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