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GV54 OUL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,475 mi
Last recorded120,475 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 OUL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 120,475 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lenses slightly opaque and beam images poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle outer cover missing but still functions

Rear suspension components rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2017 114,684 miles

Both rear abs sensor wiring brackets rusted through

Both rear brake pipe mountings corroded on axle

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle outer cover missing

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 114,684 miles

Both rear abs sensor wiring brackets rusted through

Both rear brake pipe mountings corroded on axle

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle outer cover missing

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 107,062 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe/hose routing unusual

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Nearside slight play in inner rack joint

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules axle hose (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brake hose support brackets corroded

windscreen wipers not tested

Fail 4 Jun 2016 107,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded axle hose (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake pipe/hose routing unusual

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Nearside slight play in inner rack joint

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules axle hose (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brake hose support brackets corroded

windscreen wipers not tested

Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,529 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

n/s/r tyre starting to get low outer edge 2mm

Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 89,510 miles

wiper blades poor

Fail 30 Oct 2013 89,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

wiper blades poor

Pass 22 Oct 2012 84,784 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 80,104 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 75,345 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 71,903 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 71,900 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2008 67,164 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 61,571 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 OUL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUL, 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 OUL registered?

GV54 OUL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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