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GP54 FSE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,497 mi
Last recorded113,497 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 FSE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 113,497 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 105,499 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 93,721 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 75,986 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 74,878 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 74,369 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 74,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 73,090 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 71,114 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 71,112 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,810 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,137 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 59,398 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 59,395 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 53,684 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 48,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

play to radius arms

tow bar electrics not working

vehicle underside wet

Fail 12 Jan 2013 48,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

play to radius arms

tow bar electrics not working

vehicle underside wet

Pass 21 Jan 2012 44,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 41,509 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 38,009 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 35,565 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2008 32,483 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 FSE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FSE, 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 FSE registered?

GP54 FSE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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