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BG55 CEO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,822 mi
Last recorded94,822 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CEO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 94,822 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav/ Phone Holder ()

Spare tyre defective Deflated ()

Fail 28 Nov 2018 94,821 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav/ Phone Holder ()

Spare tyre defective Deflated ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 87,454 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 87,453 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 83,013 miles

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

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 9 Dec 2016 83,013 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,215 miles

Child seats fitted , unable to fully check rear adult belts

Fail 10 Dec 2015 76,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child seats fitted , unable to fully check rear adult belts

Fail 12 Dec 2014 66,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust front bracket corroded but exhaust secure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 66,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust front bracket corroded but exhaust secure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 58,112 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 58,112 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 50,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 50,525 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 42,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Nov 2011 42,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2009 26,639 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 20,892 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,589 miles

power steering pipe brackett missing pipes free of damage and not chaffing

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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BG55 CEO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BG55 CEO, 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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BG55 CEO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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