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BJ54 YZM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,320 mi
Last recorded92,320 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 YZM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 92,320 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 83,379 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 82,027 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 80,113 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 78,927 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 78,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 76,668 miles

cracks between tread to both front tyres

near side front tyre feathering on outside edge

Fail 27 Feb 2019 76,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

cracks between tread to both front tyres

near side front tyre feathering on outside edge

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2018 74,169 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 74,169 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,955 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 70,955 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 67,515 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Feb 2016 67,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Feb 2015 64,248 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 64,248 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 69,145 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 58,503 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,428 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 47,481 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,343 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,751 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 22,751 miles

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

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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BJ54 YZM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BJ54 YZM, 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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What year was BJ54 YZM registered?

BJ54 YZM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ54 YZM shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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