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BG55 KFT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,527 mi
Last recorded148,527 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KFT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 148,527 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 137,085 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Whinning noise from engine area

Fail 2 Aug 2014 137,085 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Bulb out in high level brake light

Engine management light on

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside front wiper starting to split

Offside rear tyre lightly cracking

Service due

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Whinning noise from engine area

Pass 20 Jul 2013 126,541 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 126,541 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 116,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges .

nearside front fog light not working .

undertray insecure .

Pass 31 Jul 2012 116,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges .

nearside front fog light not working .

undertray insecure .

Pass 13 Aug 2011 107,280 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 107,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2010 75,340 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f side light tapped then came on

windscreen has chip by auto wiper sensor

Pass 20 Jul 2009 56,701 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 56,701 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 44,614 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

turbo heat shield broken

turbo slightly noisy

Fail 10 Oct 2008 44,614 miles

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

turbo heat shield broken

turbo slightly noisy

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 KFT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KFT, 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 KFT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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