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GV55 VCL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

81,139 mi
Last recorded81,139 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VCL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 81,139 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front maladjusted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2026 81,136 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front maladjusted

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 78,297 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 74,660 miles

Offside Rear Sill damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2024 74,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Sill damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2023 74,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 74,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 74,623 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 74,613 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 74,591 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 74,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 74,577 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 74,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 69,985 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Nov 2015 63,503 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 63,503 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 56,784 miles

offside cill damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2014 56,784 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside cill damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2013 50,558 miles

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

rear exhaust back box mounting deteriorated/repaired

Fail 2 Dec 2013 50,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust back box mounting deteriorated/repaired

Fail 3 Dec 2012 46,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 46,169 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 42,397 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 42,397 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 39,220 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 32,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 26,317 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 26,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ADVISE front brake pads very low and front brake disc's in poor condition lipped / rusty

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 VCL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 VCL, 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 VCL registered?

GV55 VCL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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