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GP54 FSL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,409 mi
Last recorded112,409 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 FSL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 112,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 112,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 106,853 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 106,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 103,378 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 103,312 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 98,426 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 98,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre bracket rusted off of pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

near side front tyre outer shoulder bald

Pass 1 Mar 2018 93,481 miles

near side front tyre outer edge bald and worn down to legal limits

near side rear tyre outer edge bald

off side rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls scuffed and would seem that tyre has been run with very low pressure

Fail 1 Mar 2018 93,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side front tyre outer edge bald and worn down to legal limits

near side rear tyre outer edge bald

off side rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls scuffed and would seem that tyre has been run with very low pressure

Pass 9 Feb 2017 88,892 miles

rear brake discs inner faces rusting / worn

Fail 31 Jan 2017 88,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint leak from switch in front of engine (2.3.3b)

off side rear tyre perishing

rear brake discs inner faces rusting / worn

Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,169 miles

near side front tyre outer edge bald and very close to legal limits

rear brake discs inner faces rusting

rear tyres sidewalls deteriorating

Fail 11 Feb 2016 83,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near side sill panel (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded off side sill panel (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre outer edge bald and close to limits

rear brake discs inner faces rusting

rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2015 76,002 miles

near side front tyre outer edge badly worn and getting close to limits

Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,499 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 66,957 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 61,374 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 51,906 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,922 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 31,082 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 18,639 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 FSL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GP54 FSL, 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 FSL registered?

GP54 FSL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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