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BK55 TZC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,165 mi
Last recorded107,165 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 TZC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 107,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2023 107,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 102,502 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 97,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 93,314 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 89,679 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 89,679 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 86,759 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 86,734 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,805 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

slight noise on front suspension top mountings on lock to lock.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,531 miles

spare tyre badley deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2015 81,529 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

spare tyre badley deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2014 76,099 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2014 76,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,437 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 64,458 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 64,458 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,962 miles

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

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,165 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,193 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 41,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,635 miles

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

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 TZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK55 TZC registered?

BK55 TZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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