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BD54 YZB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,330 mi
Last recorded142,330 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 YZB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 142,330 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2017 142,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure both (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 127,062 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 127,062 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills holed (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2015 116,597 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 116,597 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 104,999 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 89,195 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2013 89,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wheel trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 86,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offsde front tyre worn on inner edge,

Fail 28 Feb 2012 86,214 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and nail in tread,

Fail 26 Jan 2011 81,589 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 81,589 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 72,834 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 3 Feb 2010 72,834 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 2 Feb 2009 61,554 miles

plastic undertray badly damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2008 49,731 miles

front nearside tyre has worn shoulders to 2mm

front offside tyre worn to 2mm

full plastic undertray fitted, no access to view components

Fail 1 Feb 2008 49,731 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake discs have deep 'wear lips'

front nearside tyre has worn shoulders to 2mm

front offside tyre worn to 2mm

full plastic undertray fitted, no access to view components

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 YZB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YZB, 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 YZB registered?

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

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