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GV55 VCT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,367 mi
Last recorded102,367 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 102,367 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 91,364 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side rear seat not fitted to vehicle unable to check seat belt stalk

Fail 30 Aug 2013 91,364 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side rear seat not fitted to vehicle unable to check seat belt stalk

Pass 13 Sep 2012 84,754 miles

air bag light on

exhaust back box bracket broken

Fail 13 Sep 2012 84,754 miles

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

air bag light on

exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 15 Oct 2011 77,851 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 77,582 miles

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Airbag light on - not part of test.

Unable to gain access to boot.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 62,739 miles

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

coolant stain engine.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 62,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

coolant stain engine.

Pass 11 Oct 2009 47,841 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 47,790 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,485 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 VCT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV55 VCT registered?

GV55 VCT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is GV55 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 VCT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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