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GV55 GGX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,848 mi
Last recorded135,848 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 135,848 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 135,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 120,077 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 106,870 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 106,870 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 94,157 miles

main filler hose perished

row 2 center seat missing

row 3 no seats fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2017 94,157 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

main filler hose perished

row 2 center seat missing

row 3 no seats fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 81,780 miles

Centre Rear seat removed at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge,nail and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 81,780 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split POSS INSECURE??? (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Rear seat removed at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge,nail and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 71,671 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 71,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,496 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 65,496 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 56,949 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2013 56,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2012 48,060 miles

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

drivers seat loose

exhaust corroded

steering wheel cover sticky and deteriating

Pass 25 Aug 2012 48,060 miles

drivers seat loose

exhaust corroded

steering wheel cover sticky and deteriating

Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,254 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 39,154 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,904 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,250 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,172 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 GGX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GGX, 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 GGX registered?

GV55 GGX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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