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BD55 RXV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,107 mi
Last recorded110,107 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 RXV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2018 110,107 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 103,185 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 100,754 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 100,611 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH SILLS CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

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

engine noisy

spare wheel needs securing further

Pass 22 Dec 2015 97,442 miles

engine coming into cabin

excessive oil leaking oto exhaust , could be a fire risk

Fail 21 Dec 2015 97,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine coming into cabin

excessive oil leaking oto exhaust , could be a fire risk

Pass 20 Dec 2014 94,824 miles

osf brake pipe corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2014

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot handle trim missing causing white light to the rear

signs of coolant leaking from radiator

uneven tyre wear tracking might need adjusting

Pass 3 Dec 2013 91,396 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2013 91,386 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 85,546 miles

rear exhaust support bracket corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 78,615 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 78,611 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 69,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack in front number plate

Pass 16 Nov 2010 69,013 miles

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

crack in front number plate

Pass 25 Nov 2009 52,726 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 39,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,781 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 394,426 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 RXV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RXV, 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 RXV registered?

BD55 RXV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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