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DS54 GME

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,109 mi
Last recorded82,109 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 GME
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2021 82,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing and worn on edges (185/65R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (185/65R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal operation deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2020 81,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 79,896 miles

slight wear to both front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 21 Feb 2018 78,174 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front registration plate delaminating

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Coil spring not quite seated correctly

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre heavy wear on outeredge

Scratches on windscreen

Fail 14 Feb 2018 78,142 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe,behind fuel tank cross member (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front registration plate delaminating

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Coil spring not quite seated correctly

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre heavy wear on outeredge

Scratches on windscreen

Slight fluctuation on both rear brakes

Pass 18 Feb 2017 76,849 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 76,810 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 75,694 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 70,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 60,364 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

rear brakes have noisy application

unable to test N/S/R seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 20 May 2013 60,364 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

rear brakes have noisy application

unable to test N/S/R seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 14 May 2012 49,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 May 2012 49,793 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 42,935 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TOO NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT SO UNABLE TO INSPECT SEAT BELT FULLY

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH DERTERATED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED, LOOKS LIKE THE TYRE HAS BEEN RUN WITH LOW PREASURE?

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH DERTERATED

SERVICE LIGHT ON

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOJNT

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,880 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 27,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,067 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 17,005 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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DS54 GME is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DS54 GME, 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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DS54 GME is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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