MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer bracket corroded / broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall cut. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer bracket corroded / broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall cut. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust deteriorated and rear exhaust hanger broken
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside front brake pipe corroded
Offside rear tyre perished/cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake pipes corroded
Front brake discs pitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside lower sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust bracket/band broken
Rear wiper arm insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs pitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside lower sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust bracket/band broken
Rear wiper arm insecure
Nearside and offside lower sills corroded
Rear wiper split
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside and offside lower sills corroded
Rear wiper split
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front tyres worn on edges and perished
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres are worn smooth on the inner and outer edges
Rear wiper deteriorated.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear wiper deteriorated.
Front brake discs worn.
Rear wiper split.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake discs worn.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wiper split.
Spare tyre defective
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GV55 VFZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.
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 VFZ, 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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GV55 VFZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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