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GP54 MXZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,488 mi
Last recorded54,488 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 MXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 54,488 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension beam corroded

washer bottle leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2021 53,314 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 53,314 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 52,356 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 52,356 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 50,212 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 50,212 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 48,278 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 48,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 46,332 miles

Nearside front tyre perished/cracked and worn on edges

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

Rear exhaust silencer wired into position

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 46,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre perished/cracked and worn on edges

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

Rear exhaust silencer wired into position

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 44,562 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mounting broken/wired up

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

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and outer sidewall perished/cracked

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

Rear brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Turbo/exhaust heat shield broken/loose

Pass 13 Feb 2015 37,050 miles

front brake disc's and pads 70% worn

Pass 5 Feb 2014 26,702 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 20,799 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 20,799 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 23 Jan 2012 19,444 miles

nearside rear tyre side walls perishing and cracking

rear exhaust mounting poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2011 17,935 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 17,175 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 16,898 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 16,772 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 MXZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MXZ, 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 MXZ registered?

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

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