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GL54 JVK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,527 mi
Last recorded125,527 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 JVK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 125,527 miles

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 15 Apr 2016 76,967 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Apr 2015 121,050 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 120,928 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 109,399 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 6 Apr 2013 99,443 miles

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

nearside front brakes sticking very slightly.

Fail 6 Apr 2013 99,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

nearside front brakes sticking very slightly.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,115 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 76,408 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 76,408 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,384 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 68,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,860 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 63,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 61,044 miles

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

engine cover loose

Fail 5 Jan 2009 61,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

engine cover loose

Pass 3 Jan 2008 45,975 miles

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

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 JVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 JVK, 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 JVK registered?

GL54 JVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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