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BG55 WHK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,898 mi
Last recorded74,898 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WHK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 74,898 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 74,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 55,229 miles

nearside front bumber damage

offside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

offside rear tyre has a nail

Fail 5 Mar 2016 55,097 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front bumber damage

offside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

offside rear tyre has a nail

Pass 16 Mar 2015 46,445 miles

rear wiper blade perished

Fail 16 Mar 2015 46,445 miles

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

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

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)

o/s/f tyre outer shoulder worn but not exposing cord or ply

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 15 Mar 2014 39,920 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer bracket detatched but still adequatley supported

rear wiper blade perished

Fail 15 Mar 2014 39,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer bracket detatched but still adequatley supported

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 9 Mar 2013 36,014 miles

rear both sides tyres have slight cracks

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,815 miles

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

Rear exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 4 Mar 2012 29,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box clamp broken

Pass 6 Mar 2011 24,413 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 19,771 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 18,000 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 13,181 miles

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 WHK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WHK, 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 WHK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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