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BK55 ODJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,024 mi
Last recorded125,024 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 125,024 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 125,018 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 112,475 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 112,323 miles

Emissions not tested cambelt over due (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,417 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

top engine cover loose

Pass 29 Aug 2013 81,609 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 76,430 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 76,430 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,074 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 69,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 60,972 miles

Exhaust back box mounting corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,972 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 46,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,666 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 29,665 miles

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

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

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

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 ODJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ODJ, 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 ODJ registered?

BK55 ODJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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