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GV54 OTX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,888 mi
Last recorded104,888 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 104,888 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 101,971 miles

n/s rear lens damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2015 101,952 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Childs seats fitted onto both rear row outer seats.Both outer rear seats and seat belts unchecked for both safety and operations.

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

No lubrication evident on any brake pads front or rear,suspect calipher sliders also not cleaned. See brake recordings for rear brakes.

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 101,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s rear lens damaged

oil filler cap missing

Pass 2 Jan 2014 96,147 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

oil filler cap missing

Fail 2 Jan 2014 96,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres worn on edges

oil filler cap missing

Pass 31 Jan 2013 90,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jan 2013 90,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 87,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust heat sheld insecure

rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 27 Jan 2010 77,028 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 77,028 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 62,071 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 47,261 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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GV54 OTX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OTX, 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 GV54 OTX registered?

GV54 OTX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 January 2005.

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