MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake discs worn ...cannot see clearly to fully assess pad wear
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all tyres cracking / deteriorating slightly...rears are also close to wear limmit
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear cross car area corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area holed close to previous repair area (5.2.6)
Front brake discs worn ...cannot see clearly to fully assess pad wear
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all tyres cracking / deteriorating slightly...rears are also close to wear limmit
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear BOTH rear tyre walls deteriorating and cracking
Rear rear exhaust mounting secured by large jubilee type clip ...advise permanent repairs
Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid area of sill excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear BOTH rear tyre walls deteriorating and cracking
Rear rear exhaust mounting secured by large jubilee type clip ...advise permanent repairs
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both rear tyres cracked
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both rear tyres cracked
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG55 OTL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 OTL, 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 OTL registered?
BG55 OTL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 October 2005.
Is BG55 OTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG55 OTL shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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