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BD55 MYP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

99,630 mi
Last recorded99,630 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 MYP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 99,630 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 99,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 90,296 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 90,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEX (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage LIGHT UNIT (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red LENS BROKEN (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage DIESEL FLAP MISSING (6.1.C.1)

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

OIL FILLER CAP MISSING

Pass 3 Dec 2015 78,837 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 78,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc AND JOINT DRY (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp HIGH LEVEL COMES ON WITH SIDE LIGHTS (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2014 67,309 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 67,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,788 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 57,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,723 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 53,723 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil cap missing at time off test

Pass 21 Oct 2011 52,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn off outer shoulder

offside front wing area dented and damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2011 52,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn off outer shoulder

offside front wing area dented and damaged

offside rear tyre cracking in tread and sidewall areas. advise change now.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 47,339 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 47,339 miles

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

Both rear tyres inner and outer sidewalls starting to crack.

Engine undertray fitted restricting view of some components.

Exhaust tailpipe hanger strap broken.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,928 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,274 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 33,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MYP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BD55 MYP, 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 MYP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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