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GV55 VGN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,452 mi
Last recorded117,452 miles
Recorded on24 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VGN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2015 117,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 May 2015 117,452 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 May 2014 106,191 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 106,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2013 97,368 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 82,406 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,619 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 45,870 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,870 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,164 miles

Coolant leak

Offside 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 VGN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

GV55 VGN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 November 2005.

Is GV55 VGN safe to buy?

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