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BL54 KWZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,330 mi
Last recorded126,330 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 KWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2020 126,330 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to most suspension components

Front bumper damaged N/Side fog light missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight brake judder to all 4 wheels disc badly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 124,124 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 114,727 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket has temporary fix

Fail 14 Feb 2017 114,727 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket has temporary fix

Fail 30 Jan 2017 114,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring cracked (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill excess corrosion not within load bearing area

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 106,074 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn from the edge slightly (4.1.E.1)

warning light is on

Fail 4 Feb 2016 106,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn from the edge slightly (4.1.E.1)

warning light is on

Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,040 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 100,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 96,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 92,508 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 92,508 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 79,131 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

damage to nearside rear door

Pass 15 Jan 2010 52,963 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 52,747 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2009 40,294 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 40,294 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,526 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 KWZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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