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BD55 UJT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

139,461 mi
Last recorded139,461 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 UJT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 139,461 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 139,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 138,048 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 136,497 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 135,159 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 135,159 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 133,114 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

mil illuminated

Fail 3 Mar 2020 133,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

mil illuminated

Fail 28 Jan 2020 133,101 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod of the (2.3 (a) (i))

oil cap missing

Pass 18 Jan 2019 129,736 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 129,736 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 125,612 miles

needs srevice

no oil cap

Fail 17 Jan 2018 125,507 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

needs srevice

no oil cap

Pass 25 Jan 2017 121,438 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 121,374 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 116,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m and worn on bothedges and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

engine cover and undertray fitted unable to see some components

exhaust backbox support bracket corroded

oil leak?

Fail 25 Jan 2016 116,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m and worn on bothedges and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

engine cover and undertray fitted unable to see some components

exhaust backbox support bracket corroded

oil leak?

Pass 8 Jan 2015 109,682 miles

boot full not allowing full access

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Jan 2015 109,678 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

boot full not allowing full access

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jan 2014 100,030 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 100,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 88,491 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 88,491 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 81,997 miles

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

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

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

advise security of driver seat

Pass 6 Jan 2011 67,989 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,421 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,699 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 UJT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 UJT, 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 UJT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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