MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside wiper rubber torn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside front tyre severely worn on outer edge
offside front tyre worn on outer edges
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside front tyre severely worn on outer edge
offside front tyre worn on outer edges
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid to both jets (8.2.3)
Front Both nearside & offside tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Both nearside & offside tyres worn on edges
Front number plate damaged but,still legible.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Turbo heatshield has come loose.
Unable to determine vehicles brake lining condition at time of test.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres are wearing more on the inner and outer edges
rear brake pads appear to be getting low
rear exhaust silencer support banding has been repaired
unable to fully assess the rear brake hoses due to the suspension arrangement
wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres are wearing more on the inner and outer edges
engine turbo pipe needs to be correctly fitted as it is currently loose
nearside front sidelight bulb is dim
rear brake pads appear to be getting low
rear exhaust silencer support banding has been repaired
unable to fully assess the rear brake hoses due to the suspension arrangement
wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
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GV55 EWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 EWG, 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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GV55 EWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 November 2005.
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