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GD54 FXG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,389 mi
Last recorded172,389 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD54 FXG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 172,389 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 168,281 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 dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 163,581 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 163,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 158,629 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 158,629 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 152,877 miles

Nearside Rear rear no plate bulb n/s replaced 501

slight body damage

Pass 27 Jul 2018 150,584 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 150,584 miles

Emissions not tested back box leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 147,404 miles

exhaust last box clip detiorated

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

some body damage

Pass 21 Mar 2016 139,087 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 139,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 129,528 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 121,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 121,209 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 112,233 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 95,824 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,446 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads 75% worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 77,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads 75% worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 58,981 miles

Both Rear Tyre Sidewalls Starting to Crack

Steering Wheel Feels Rough

Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,992 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,930 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,922 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

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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GD54 FXG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GD54 FXG, 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 GD54 FXG registered?

GD54 FXG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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