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GL54 VPJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,401 mi
Last recorded121,401 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 VPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 121,401 miles

Front wiper blades split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 121,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wiper blades split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 11 Sep 2015 72,023 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 69,853 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,529 miles

Front and Rear brake pads look low

Fail 24 Apr 2013 65,510 miles

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

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

Front and Rear brake pads look low

Nearside Front tyre very poor condition and close to legal limit

spare tyre badly perished and worn

Pass 15 May 2012 61,879 miles

Both rear tyres perished and worn to LEGAL LIMIT

Front tyres low on edges

N/S/F tyre just touching plastic inner arch on lock to lock check

Rear brake pads look low

Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,601 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges & perishing

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 55,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges & perishing

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

Rear silencer mounting strap broken & temporarily repaired previously , not considered insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,823 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 49,823 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,781 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,743 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 VPJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

GL54 VPJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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