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BG55 YUT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,002 mi
Last recorded83,002 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YUT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2020 83,002 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine limit = 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 79,567 miles

coolant level bellow min

slight smear to wipers

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2019 79,567 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

coolant level bellow min

slight smear to wipers

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2018 75,939 miles

clutch pedal rubber grip missing

dipstick broken

Fail 14 Jul 2018 75,939 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

clutch pedal rubber grip missing

dipstick broken

Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,620 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

unable to check oil level due to dipstick being broken

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,818 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 63,295 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 60,747 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 60,747 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre slight cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2013 54,115 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 49,011 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 43,685 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 43,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 35,390 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 28,965 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 28,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 21,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight defect -rear no. plate

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 YUT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YUT, 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 YUT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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