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BD55 VUT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,680 mi
Last recorded144,680 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 VUT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 144,680 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 125,936 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 125,936 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 11,350 miles

Nearside Front side repeater cover missing

Fail 1 Dec 2015 111,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front side repeater cover missing

Fail 17 Nov 2015 111,274 miles

All position lamps not working n\sfront (1.1.A.3b)

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o\s and n\s outer sills badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 105,079 miles

nearside front side repeater in complete.

Fail 14 Nov 2014 105,079 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

nearside front side repeater in complete.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 38,402 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,373 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 25,373 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VUT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

BD55 VUT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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