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GV55 VVS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,968 mi
Last recorded116,968 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VVS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 116,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 116,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 108,276 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 108,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 102,880 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 102,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav holder ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 92,513 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/F + N/S/R ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt - in Rear

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Pressure Switch (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Silencer mounting bracket broken - but system is adequately supported

Fail 29 Mar 2016 81,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt - in Rear

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Pressure Switch (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Silencer mounting bracket broken - but system is adequately supported

Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,140 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 53,654 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,258 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 34,629 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 283,355 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 22,032 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 VVS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

GV55 VVS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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