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GL54 UTF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

196,953 mi
Last recorded196,953 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 UTF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 196,953 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust blow at rear joint

nearside front inner wheel arch shows signs of tyre fouling

Fail 22 Nov 2017 196,943 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust blow at rear joint

heavy corrosion to front of outer sills

nearside front inner wheel arch shows signs of tyre fouling

Pass 16 Mar 2017 187,241 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 187,223 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 178,120 miles

Nearside number plate lamp damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 178,120 miles

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

Nearside number plate lamp damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 171,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 155,370 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 155,904 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 139,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 139,536 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 125,941 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 125,941 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 109,944 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 109,944 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 89,625 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge and only just on legal limit

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 69,253 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 69,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,335 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 52,333 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 UTF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UTF, 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 UTF registered?

GL54 UTF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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