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BG55 YVP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,304 mi
Last recorded122,304 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 122,304 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 118,648 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre flat

o/s and n/s sills corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 114,550 miles

Spare tyre low pressure/splitting

Pass 1 Mar 2016 106,174 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 106,148 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 97,371 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 89,552 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 79,306 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 71,674 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)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 71,674 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 6 Oct 2010 57,109 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 49,128 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking

spare wheel missing

Fail 18 Mar 2009 46,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light staying on

clutch pedal pad missing

n/s/front tyre, 3mm, worn on outer edge & cut in sidewall

spare wheel missing

Pass 18 Mar 2009 46,765 miles

air bag light staying on

clutch pedal pad missing

n/s/front tyre, 3mm, worn on outer edge & cut in sidewall

spare wheel missing

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,875 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 37,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YVP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVP, 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 YVP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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