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BG55 YVC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,616 mi
Last recorded110,616 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 110,616 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 110,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 106,472 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 100,609 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 100,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 89,185 miles

engine management light on

Fail 4 Jun 2015 89,179 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management light on

Pass 12 May 2014 79,636 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 68,415 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 59,248 miles

front brake discs wearing - unable to visually check brake pads

rear exhaust silencer box mounting strap corroded/broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Fail 14 May 2012 59,246 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake discs wearing - unable to visually check brake pads

n/s/f tyre worn off on inner edge & very close to minimum legal requirements

rear exhaust silencer box mounting strap corroded/broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

spare tyre sidewall cracking showing cords - advise to be replaced

Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,100 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 45,989 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 37,223 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 37,223 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,642 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 27,642 miles

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

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 YVC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YVC, 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 YVC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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