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GV55 VDP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,077 mi
Last recorded148,077 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 148,077 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 148,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 144,753 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front sill sections corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2018 140,797 miles

Offside outer sill corroding at front

Pass 18 Oct 2017 137,958 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 132,677 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 132,542 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 117,901 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 117,985 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 88,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 78,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,215 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,593 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,247 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 28,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VDP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VDP, 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 VDP registered?

GV55 VDP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is GV55 VDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 VDP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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