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BK55 ELV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,673 mi
Last recorded105,673 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 ELV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 105,673 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Slight play in both lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2015 94,662 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 94,662 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 83,093 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 73,077 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 73,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 66,918 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 57,401 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 57,401 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 48,597 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 39,671 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 39,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,307 miles

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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BK55 ELV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK55 ELV, 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 BK55 ELV registered?

BK55 ELV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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