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GV55 VGA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

67,302 mi
Last recorded67,302 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VGA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 67,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slightly scrubbed on inner edge

rear exhaust box hanger corroded (previously repaired)

Fail 15 Oct 2025 67,299 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slightly scrubbed on inner edge

rear exhaust box hanger corroded (previously repaired)

Pass 25 Oct 2024 58,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 53,334 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 53,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 53,131 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 52,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to legal limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge / perished / in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 52,286 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 49,790 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 48,040 miles

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Pass 21 Oct 2016 45,693 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,446 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 41,569 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,265 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,788 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,500 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 26,479 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,470 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,147 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 VGA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

GV55 VGA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for GV55 VGA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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