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BG55 MSU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,054 mi
Last recorded80,054 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 MSU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 80,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 5 Nov 2013 80,052 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2012 63,497 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 63,497 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 59,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 59,081 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 52,087 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 52,087 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 42,554 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 34,641 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,418 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 31,418 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MSU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BG55 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

BG55 MSU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is BG55 MSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 MSU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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