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GV55 VHG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,891 mi
Last recorded75,891 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VHG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 75,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 72,591 miles

offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear right hand brake pipe showing slight corrosion just in front of rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear mountings have temporary repairs (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt just starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 70,770 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2019 70,764 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2018 68,091 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

both rear brake hose ferals corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2018 68,091 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

both rear brake hose ferals corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 64,593 miles

Exhaust system becoming rusty.

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked.

Offside front tyre 3mm Nearside front tyre 4mm

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center and rear exhaust corroded

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2016 61,400 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center and rear exhaust corroded

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2015 57,706 miles

Offside Front Fog light lens cracked

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Fail 19 Aug 2015 57,637 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Fog light lens cracked

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,561 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,038 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,913 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,041 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,659 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,332 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 VHG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

GV55 VHG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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