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MD54 GRZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,990 mi
Last recorded68,990 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD54 GRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,990 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,547 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking on side walls

Fail 23 Feb 2013 63,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both rear tyre walls cracked

advise rear exhaust deteriorated

advise wiper rack worn

Pass 23 Feb 2013 63,421 miles

advise both rear tyre walls cracked

advise rear exhaust deteriorated

advise wiper rack worn

Pass 18 Feb 2012 60,181 miles

Spare tyre defective

clutch plate worn

front brake discs worn

fuel filler cap flap missing

Fail 18 Feb 2012 60,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Spare tyre defective

clutch plate worn

front brake discs worn

fuel filler cap flap missing

Pass 19 Feb 2011 57,011 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,559 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 53,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 49,496 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 43,705 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 43,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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MD54 GRZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MD54 GRZ, 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 MD54 GRZ registered?

MD54 GRZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 February 2005.

Is MD54 GRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD54 GRZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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