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BD54 TKV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,083 mi
Last recorded126,083 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 TKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 126,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 126,083 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 117,444 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and weakened

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear torsion bar corroded

general oil leaks

Fail 11 Nov 2019 117,441 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and weakened

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear torsion bar corroded

general oil leaks

Pass 14 Nov 2018 109,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from w/cylinder to flexible starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 13 Nov 2018 109,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from w/cylinder to flexible starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 15 Nov 2017 102,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre only just legal worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre only just legal worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer support bracket corroded but temp repaired made

Pass 17 Nov 2016 93,886 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

rear ex silencer temp repair to support mounting

Fail 17 Nov 2016 93,883 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

rear ex silencer temp repair to support mounting

Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,600 miles

Rear exhaust silencer support bracket broken but temp repaired made

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2014 76,648 miles

rear silencer support hanger only temp repair

Pass 19 Nov 2013 67,544 miles

engine oil leaks

rear silencer support bracket insecure been temporary fixed

Pass 13 Nov 2012 57,122 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting held with wire

Fail 13 Nov 2012 57,122 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting held with wire

Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,125 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 44,125 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,961 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 29,869 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 24,616 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 24,609 miles

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

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

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

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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BD54 TKV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BD54 TKV, 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 BD54 TKV registered?

BD54 TKV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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