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GP54 FLZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,532 mi
Last recorded81,532 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 FLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2024 81,532 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 76,293 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 68,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 68,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 54,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear wiper split

Fail 16 Mar 2021 54,011 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split. 26" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear wiper split

Pass 5 Oct 2019 50,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 50,737 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 47,011 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,773 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box mounting clamp deteriorating

Pass 6 Apr 2016 43,755 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,787 miles

front brake pads appear low and discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn heavy outer edge

temporary rear exhaust silencer strap fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2015 41,787 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear low and discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn heavy outer edge

temporary rear exhaust silencer strap fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2015 41,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,011 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,678 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,245 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slpit in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 18 Mar 2011 30,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,412 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 28,267 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,510 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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GP54 FLZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GP54 FLZ, 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 GP54 FLZ registered?

GP54 FLZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is GP54 FLZ safe to buy?

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