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GF54 WMW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,023 mi
Last recorded82,023 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 WMW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 82,023 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension parts are corroded but not excessively

Fail 16 Jan 2026 82,023 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all rear suspension parts are corroded but not excessively

Pass 10 Jan 2025 81,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 81,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 80,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2024 80,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2023 73,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

handbrake near end of travel

Fail 10 Jan 2023 73,839 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 18 Jan 2022 67,663 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 67,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 61,360 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2021 61,360 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 54,690 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,749 miles

Rear mirror scratch

Pass 21 Jul 2017 45,149 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 45,149 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,295 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)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 38,295 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 29,478 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 26,040 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 23,522 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyres deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2012 21,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2011 19,199 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2011 19,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2010 17,075 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2009 15,281 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)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK REAR SEATBELTS DUE TO LOAD IN REAR

Pass 30 Jan 2008 10,741 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cut on outer side wall

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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GF54 WMW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 GF54 WMW, 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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GF54 WMW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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