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GV55 VHE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,273 mi
Last recorded115,273 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VHE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 115,273 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 114,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 99,154 miles

boot catch damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2017 99,154 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

boot catch damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2016 90,886 miles

engine leaking oil

internal headlamp adjuster used

tailgate handle damaged but does still open ,,, just

Fail 8 Feb 2016 90,886 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine leaking oil

internal headlamp adjuster used

tailgate handle damaged but does still open ,,, just

Pass 3 Feb 2015 83,575 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 83,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 75,936 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 63,148 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 63,148 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 50,890 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 39,520 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 30,549 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 30,549 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,699 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 19,272 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

The front brake discs are starting to wear thin.

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 VHE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

GV55 VHE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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