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GV55 HCX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,816 mi
Last recorded152,816 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 HCX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 152,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 152,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 146,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 146,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 134,055 miles

slight noise from steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2022 118,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 118,749 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,390 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 89,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread and tyre also has a nail in and is perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 87,536 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 85,055 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 81,970 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 81,970 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 78,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm) + perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 78,977 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm) + perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,965 miles

nearside + offside front tyre's perished

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,726 miles

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

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes perished

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 17 Sep 2014 67,695 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes perished

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,650 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,445 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 1 Oct 2011 52,715 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,153 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,381 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,881 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 HCX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HCX, 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 HCX registered?

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

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