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BG55 KGV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,701 mi
Last recorded113,701 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KGV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 113,701 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2017 113,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 107,834 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing wear on edges

Offside Rear number plate lamp lens missing

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 107,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre showing wear on edges

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear number plate lamp lens missing

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 100,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside number plate lamp lens missing

offside rear light unit slightly loose

rear wiper split

Fail 31 Mar 2015 100,455 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

offside number plate lamp lens missing

offside rear light unit slightly loose

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Mar 2014 92,289 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 84,563 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 84,563 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 76,601 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 68,352 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 60,085 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,083 miles

near side rear tyre small cravcks in walls

Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KGV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KGV, 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 BG55 KGV registered?

BG55 KGV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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