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GU54 WXL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

226,654 mi
Last recorded226,654 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 WXL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 226,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 215,054 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 209,312 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 205,273 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 205,272 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 205,260 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill repaired with tack weld/silicon (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

rear seats removed at time of test seat belt not tested

Pass 18 Feb 2017 194,018 miles

Offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2017 194,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 181,506 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 181,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tread

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 161,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside outer sill weak at front

Pass 16 Jan 2014 151,856 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 133,964 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 133,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

low oil.nail in tyre.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 109,719 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 109,719 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

no oil,

Fail 19 Jan 2011 90,698 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 90,698 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 73,697 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 73,697 miles

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

low engine oil level..

Pass 21 Jan 2009 56,650 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,875 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 40,875 miles

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

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

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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GU54 WXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GU54 WXL, 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 GU54 WXL registered?

GU54 WXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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