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BK55 UAB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

328,724 mi
Last recorded328,724 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 328,724 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 70,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

rear suspension slight rust

Fail 26 Oct 2013 70,315 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspension slight rust

Pass 12 Oct 2012 65,732 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,368 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 60,368 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 54,438 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 54,438 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,434 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust back box bracket corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2009 42,434 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust back box bracket corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,357 miles

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

both front tyres wearing eedges slightly

exhaust middle section corroding and band round backbox corroded

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 UAB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UAB, 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 UAB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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