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BK55 ODA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,130 mi
Last recorded107,130 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 ODA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 107,130 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

n/s/f/tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/f/tyre worn nearly to cords on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2025 105,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear registration lamp lense missing.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat has movement.

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possibly reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded/covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

engine dipstick missing.

Pass 1 Aug 2024 103,506 miles

Both sills corroded and damage offside rear

Dipstick missing

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn, close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside reg plate lamp lens missing

Nearside washer jet blocked

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 100,765 miles

Both sills corroded

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also very worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside washer jet blocked

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil dip stick missing

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 100,733 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sills corroded

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also very worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre edge wear

Nearside washer jet blocked

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil dip stick missing

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 98,244 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r/tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2021 95,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 92,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 90,463 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 87,384 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 84,391 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 5 Aug 2016 81,734 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 77,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 77,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,127 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deterioated

Fail 10 Sep 2014 71,127 miles

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

rear exhaust box slightly deterioated

Fail 5 Sep 2013 65,021 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 65,021 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,525 miles

drivers seat slight play at base.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 58,525 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

drivers seat slight play at base.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 54,112 miles

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 47,244 miles

Engine cover fitted, full inspection restricted

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 47,244 miles

Engine cover fitted, full inspection restricted

Fail 15 Sep 2009 37,183 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,183 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,983 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)

Oil leak

oil breather pipe split from camcover

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 ODA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BK55 ODA, 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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BK55 ODA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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