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BJ54 ZBL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,506 mi
Last recorded115,506 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 ZBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 115,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 108,245 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 108,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 102,094 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe and full length brake pipe corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 102,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe and full length brake pipe corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 98,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill starting to corrode/blister (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded/blistered (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 98,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill starting to corrode/blister (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded/blistered (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 94,140 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,062 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 88,062 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 82,301 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 74,452 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2013 67,436 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 59,848 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Feb 2011 52,329 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,516 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,794 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 27,534 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 27,534 miles

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

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 ZBL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZBL, 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 ZBL registered?

BJ54 ZBL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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