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GY55 MVV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

99,196 mi
Last recorded99,196 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 MVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2025 99,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excess perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excess perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2024 98,666 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tiers perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 98,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below on inner edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tiers perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 98,144 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 96,695 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & nearside rear tyre's on 4.0 mm , cracked & perished on tyre walls 185/65=15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 96,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & nearside rear tyre's on 4.0 mm , cracked & perished on tyre walls 185/65=15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 95,365 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 95,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misting on headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misting on headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

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

Coolant level below min

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 93,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 92,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 91,367 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jul 2018 91,367 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 90,267 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 90,267 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 87,082 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 87,082 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 78,997 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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,997 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 73,843 miles

unable to see front pads

Fail 24 Jun 2014 73,502 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise noise from power steering pump

Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,640 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken but still holding exhaust securely

Fail 3 Jun 2013 65,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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)

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

rear exhaust hanger broken but still holding exhaust securely

Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on indicating a system fault

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Jun 2012 55,433 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on indicating a system fault

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,257 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 42,849 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,716 miles

Light cracking on all tyre outer sidewalls

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,633 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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GY55 MVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GY55 MVV, 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 GY55 MVV registered?

GY55 MVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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