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GL54 BVW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,941 mi
Last recorded44,941 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 BVW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 44,941 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 40,575 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,495 miles

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

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 28 Dec 2011 31,414 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 31,414 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 29,426 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

large crack to front wind screen within zone a but not in drivers view

turbo and breather hoses insacure

Fail 12 Jan 2010 26,286 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 26,286 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 19,228 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 14,649 miles

nearside front and rear tyre walls starting to break-up.

Fail 17 Dec 2007 14,649 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyre walls starting to break-up.

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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GL54 BVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GL54 BVW, 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 GL54 BVW registered?

GL54 BVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 January 2005.

Is GL54 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 BVW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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