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GL54 BWH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,735 mi
Last recorded74,735 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 BWH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2024 74,735 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 73,304 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 71,684 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 71,684 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 69,968 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 69,968 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 67,608 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 67,608 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 65,839 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 63,466 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 63,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure and fouling exhaust system (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal around rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 859,730 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 59,661 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Shows white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour Shows white light (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Brake cable insecure and cable outer casing burnt through as fouling exhaust (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smears badly (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint at pressure switch area (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no pump noise (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2016 54,595 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 54,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer split at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush split (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush split (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inoperative (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear handbrake cable insecure and rubbing on exhaust system

Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,157 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 46,535 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 27 Jun 2013 42,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all four tyre treads perished

Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,455 miles

all four tyre treads perished

Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,340 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 35,931 miles

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

hand brake cable outer cover melted on exhaust

Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,650 miles

n/s cable outer cover burnt on exhaust

Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,663 miles

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

clip loose n/s cable outer case burnt on exhaust

n/s/r len slightly damaged

o/s/f trye feathering

Pass 31 Jan 2008 15,597 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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GL54 BWH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GL54 BWH, 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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GL54 BWH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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