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GV54 ZHA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,657 mi
Last recorded79,657 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 ZHA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 79,657 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 79,629 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 76,293 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 68,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and devoid of tread on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and devoid of tread on both edges 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 59,519 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 50,524 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 50,524 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 42,510 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)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 37,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front tyre perished slightly & has worn low on outer shoulder of tread

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre perished slightly.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 37,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front tyre perished slightly & has worn low on outer shoulder of tread

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front tyre perished slightly.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 35,357 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 35,357 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 32,688 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 29,620 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,620 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 25,080 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 25,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 20,715 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 ZHA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHA, 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 ZHA registered?

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

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