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GL54 JVT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,163 mi
Last recorded134,163 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 JVT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 134,163 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 124,328 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 124,328 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 114,939 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 114,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 104,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 104,837 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 96,625 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 96,625 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 6 Dec 2013 96,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 13 Mar 2013 95,099 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,502 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 88,502 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,982 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 80,881 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 74,421 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 67,083 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 60,442 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 60,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs heavily worn advise replacment

front pads very low advise replacment

Pass 15 Jan 2008 60,008 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 JVT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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