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GV55 VFK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,497 mi
Last recorded99,497 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VFK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 99,497 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 99,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 95,791 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. v.low, change asap. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear outer tread perished almost to cords.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges. on limit. change asap. (4.1.E.1)

dampness at n/s/r caliper. may be lubricant.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 90,928 miles

n/s/r tyre perished.

no access to rear centre & o/s seat belts due to cargo.

Fail 20 Jan 2015 90,928 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished.

no access to rear centre & o/s seat belts due to cargo.

suspect rear pads low.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 87,015 miles

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

airbags deactivated.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 87,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

airbags deactivated.

o/s/r tyre on wear lim it, sidewalls perished. change asap. 185-65-15

Pass 23 Jan 2013 82,217 miles

inner edges of both front tyres badly worn, on limit. suggest steering geometry check be carried out.

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 82,217 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

inner edges of both front tyres badly worn, on limit. suggest steering geometry check be carried out.

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished.

Fail 25 Jan 2012 75,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight pas leak from oil cooler pipe beneath radiator.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,174 miles

slight pas leak from oil cooler pipe beneath radiator.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,863 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 46,102 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 46,102 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 32,806 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 VFK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

GV55 VFK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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