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GX55 MXT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,068 mi
Last recorded70,068 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 MXT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 70,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 68,450 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 68,448 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 66,868 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 65,550 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 65,549 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 64,618 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 64,617 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 63,662 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

heavy surface corrosion to rear beam axle

Pass 15 Feb 2020 62,726 miles

heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 10 Jan 2019 61,162 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 611,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 60,635 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 60,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 59,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 7 Feb 2017 59,151 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 10 Feb 2016 57,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing + cracking on inner side wall.

Nearside Rear rear light lens cracked but not showing white light.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 57,862 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing + cracking on inner side wall.

Nearside Rear rear light lens cracked but not showing white light.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 55,836 miles

pass air bag turned off

Pass 4 Jan 2014 53,663 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 53,663 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 49,440 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre cuts in tread area.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 49,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre cuts in tread area.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 48,222 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 45,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,423 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 40,275 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,749 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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GX55 MXT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MXT, 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 MXT registered?

GX55 MXT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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