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BD54 YYV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,522 mi
Last recorded175,522 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 YYV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 175,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

signs of slight corrosion lower sills but not holed

Pass 21 Nov 2017 169,420 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 159,313 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 149,092 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 149,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 139,521 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 139,521 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 130,997 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 130,997 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 124,508 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 124,508 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 120,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 120,129 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 114,624 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE

N/S/REAR OUTER TYRE WALL DAMAGED

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING

Pass 6 Nov 2009 109,215 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 100,786 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 74,035 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 74,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 YYV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BD54 YYV, 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 YYV registered?

BD54 YYV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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