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BD55 GTF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,109 mi
Last recorded126,109 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 GTF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 126,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Front tyre is worn on the edges

Offside Rear tyre is perished

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 126,109 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded the sill is corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Front tyre is worn on the edges

Offside Rear tyre is perished

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 116,522 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

n/s rack arm has slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2015 106,294 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold crack -slight leak (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage slight leak from rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 106,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cut (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold crack -slight leak (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage slight leak from rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 96,712 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 96,712 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 85,907 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body panels are damaged

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front n/s fog light lens is broken

slight play in brake pedel top mounting bush

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Sep 2013 85,907 miles

body panels are damaged

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front n/s fog light lens is broken

slight play in brake pedel top mounting bush

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Sep 2012 75,204 miles

Coolant leak

both front door hinges worn

Fail 21 Sep 2012 75,202 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

both front door hinges worn

Pass 1 Nov 2010 47,361 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body panels damaged

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Oct 2009 36,479 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,382 miles

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

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

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 GTF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD55 GTF, 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 BD55 GTF registered?

BD55 GTF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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