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BD55 TWG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,161 mi
Last recorded74,161 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 TWG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,161 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut in outer side wall but no cords showing

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/F brake disc slight oil contamination on inside surface but not affecting braking at time of test

Rear exhaust corroded at joint

Fail 7 Apr 2015 66,890 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/F brake disc slight oil contamination on inside surface but not affecting braking at time of test

Rear exhaust corroded at joint

Pass 8 Apr 2014 59,297 miles

O/S/R tyre perishing

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 59,178 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

O/S/R tyre perishing

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,860 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 52,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,746 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 475,536 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,590 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 34,884 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2010 34,884 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 27,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,443 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,626 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 TWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TWG, 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 TWG registered?

BD55 TWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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