MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front tyre deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 4mm approx (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front TYRE slightly cracked and perished
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOOSING SHAPE ON TREAD FLAT SPOT 1.8mm CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has carcass distortion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has carcass distortion
slow cranking speed advise battery check. front brake pads low
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slow cranking speed advise battery check. front brake pads low
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
cracking inside edge n/s front tyre
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
cracking inside edge n/s front tyre
Nearside 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.
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BG55 YVJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YVJ, 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 YVJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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