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BD55 GSV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,458 mi
Last recorded106,458 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 GSV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 106,458 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both in inner edg (4.1.E.1)

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

rear box exhaust slightly not sported

Fail 29 Apr 2016 106,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both in inner edg (4.1.E.1)

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

rear box exhaust slightly not sported

Pass 1 Nov 2014 102,737 miles

Exhaust backbox is slightly deteriorated but supported

Pass 8 Nov 2013 88,577 miles

Backbox slightly deteriorated

O/S/R tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2012 82,317 miles

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

Rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2011 72,994 miles

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

exhaust rear section mounting bracket corroded and broken,but system adequately supported

Fail 8 Nov 2011 72,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

exhaust rear section mounting bracket corroded and broken,but system adequately supported

Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,449 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 5 Nov 2010 61,449 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 13 Nov 2009 53,209 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,157 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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BD55 GSV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD55 GSV, 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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BD55 GSV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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