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GL54 OYO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,519 mi
Last recorded88,519 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 OYO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 88,519 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 79,696 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 71,628 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 71,628 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Feb 2012 64,933 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 64,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Feb 2011
Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,959 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Feb 2010 50,959 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 42,849 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,849 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 33,237 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)

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 OYO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL54 OYO registered?

GL54 OYO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 February 2005.

Is GL54 OYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 OYO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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