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GV55 VCY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,537 mi
Last recorded92,537 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VCY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 92,537 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both p bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 92,537 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both p bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 84,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2014 81,368 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 72,770 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 72,770 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 65,824 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 65,824 miles

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

slight play on nearside front track rod end and rack arm

Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,957 miles

Engine management light on

Front wipers smearing slightly

N/S/F tie rod has slight play

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

Rear wash not hitting rear screen

Rear wiper split

Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,191 miles

o.s.f tyre worn on edges.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,082 miles

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

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

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 VCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VCY, 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 VCY registered?

GV55 VCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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