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GV54 OTR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,737 mi
Last recorded114,737 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 OTR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 114,737 miles

Body Damage Front & Rear

EML Illuminated

Front Washers Operate Rear & Vice Versa

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Shoulder Wear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 112,309 miles

Body Damaged

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine Light Illuminated

Front Washer Operates Rear & ViceVersa

Front Washer Operates Rear & ViceVersa

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 112,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Body Damaged

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine Light Illuminated

Front Washer Operates Rear & ViceVersa

Front Washer Operates Rear & ViceVersa

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 108,996 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components- Engine Cover Removed As Insecure

Front Washer Operates Rear & Vice Versa

Play Detected In Both Inner Steering Rack Joints

Fail 14 Dec 2015 108,996 miles

Front registration plate insecure Cracked In Half 3/4 Across, Around Retaining Fixings (6.3.1b)

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components- Engine Cover Removed As Insecure

Front Washer Operates Rear & Vice Versa

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail In Offside Rear Tyre-LEAKING

Play Detected In Both Inner Steering Rack Joints

Pass 12 Jan 2015 106,270 miles

o/s/f fog lamp not working and lens missing

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 13 Jan 2014 103,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 100,335 miles

N/S/R lamp lens broken

Fail 10 Jan 2013 100,335 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R lamp lens broken

Pass 5 Jan 2012 93,535 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 76,740 miles

exhaust rear silencer bracket broken.

o/s/f fog light not working.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5.5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, both rear on 4mm.

tyre size: 185/65/15 88H.

Fail 14 Dec 2010 76,740 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer bracket broken.

o/s/f fog light not working.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5.5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, both rear on 4mm.

tyre size: 185/65/15 88H.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 61,846 miles

both rear tyres approching wear limit of 1.6mm.

o/s/f fog light not working (broken).

tread depths: both front on 5mm, both rear on 2mm.

tyre size: 185/65/15H.

Fail 14 Dec 2009 61,846 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres approching wear limit of 1.6mm.

o/s/f fog light not working (broken).

tread depths: both front on 5mm, both rear on 2mm.

tyre size: 185/65/15H.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 49,919 miles

engine top cover rubber mounting broken

front pad low ( unable to see clearly with wheels on )

offside front fog light broken and not working

slight perishing to offside rear tyre sidewall

slight ware to front discs

trye tread depth both front 7mm. Nearside rear 5mm. Offside rear 3mm. Spare 5mm. tyre size 185/65/15h

Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,368 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 36,368 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GV54 OTR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GV54 OTR, 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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GV54 OTR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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