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GX55 MRO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,520 mi
Last recorded98,520 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 MRO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2020 98,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

tailgate latch faulty

Pass 11 Sep 2019 96,920 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 94,048 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,441 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 90,794 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 90,794 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 82,830 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 82,830 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 75,093 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 75,093 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 71,890 miles

Rear exhaust mounting bracket has deteriorated.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 71,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket has deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 61,215 miles

near side front and off side rear tyres are close to legal limit.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 50,273 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,838 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 35,248 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 35,248 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,175 miles

front brake discs rusty

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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GX55 MRO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX55 MRO, 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 GX55 MRO registered?

GX55 MRO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is GX55 MRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX55 MRO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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