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BG55 WGJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,869 mi
Last recorded127,869 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 127,869 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 127,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 110,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf fog lamp damaged

nsf,osf,nsr tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Oct 2013 100,892 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 100,892 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 92,237 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 92,237 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,513 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 63,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,217 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 46,212 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 29,046 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,321 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)

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 WGJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WGJ, 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 WGJ registered?

BG55 WGJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is BG55 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 WGJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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