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GV54 OUF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,668 mi
Last recorded128,668 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 OUF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 128,668 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 114,332 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 108,363 miles

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated.

undertray fitted.

Fail 9 Jan 2017 108,362 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated.

undertray fitted.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 101,762 miles

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted.

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated.

oil leak.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 96,169 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare tyre is flat.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 90,472 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated.

o/s rear seat missing at time of test.

oily patch on fuel tank but no signs of a leak.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 83,700 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 77,835 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 77,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 70,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,794 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,786 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 37,511 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 OUF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GV54 OUF, 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 OUF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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