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BD55 RZL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,033 mi
Last recorded174,033 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 RZL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 174,033 miles

Offside Front outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Dec 2017 173,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2016 163,181 miles

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

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 29 Nov 2016 163,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Nov 2015 154,261 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 23 Nov 2015 154,261 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Dec 2014 142,960 miles

Exhaust backbox bracket broken, but exhaust still supported

Nearside rear tyre out of shape and perished on outer sidewall (185/65/15)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 142,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust backbox bracket broken, but exhaust still supported

Nearside rear tyre out of shape and perished on outer sidewall (185/65/15)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 106,680 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 106,671 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 92,740 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 88,638 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 56,499 miles

engine has missfire on tickover

o/s/r tyre splitting

Fail 16 Feb 2009 56,467 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

engine has missfire on tickover

o/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,405 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 RZL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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