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GV55 UST

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,210 mi
Last recorded153,210 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 UST
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 153,210 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer is heavily corroded and leaking and support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 153,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad past legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer is heavily corroded and leaking and support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 143,865 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 143,689 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 135,135 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 135,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 129,610 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 129,546 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2021 121,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 114,610 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2019 109,863 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 104,549 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 95,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer support bracket heavily corroded

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

slight exhaust blow from turbo.

Fail 25 Oct 2017 95,372 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer support bracket heavily corroded

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

slight exhaust blow from turbo.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,523 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 81,284 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Jun 2014 72,160 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Nov 2012 44,093 miles

unable to fully inspect deu to covers and sheilds

Pass 1 Oct 2011 32,852 miles

brake discs wearing

long handbrake travel

Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,344 miles

brake discs wearing

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,107 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake discs wearing+pads

nearside rear tyre perishing+flat

Pass 3 Oct 2008 14,207 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 UST is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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