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BL54 KWV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,997 mi
Last recorded83,997 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 KWV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2019 83,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 80,555 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 80,555 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,453 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 69,623 miles

Centre child seats fitted to rear seats

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 12 Feb 2016 69,623 miles

Centre child seats fitted to rear seats

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,553 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 63,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 58,741 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 58,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 54,448 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 48,833 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)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 48,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 31 Jan 2011 43,573 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 43,573 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,058 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,067 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 30,593 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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BL54 KWV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BL54 KWV, 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 BL54 KWV registered?

BL54 KWV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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