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BL54 NZZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,999 mi
Last recorded130,999 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 NZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 130,999 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 121,682 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 25 Jun 2018 121,682 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 26 Jun 2017 112,772 miles

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

Front pads wearing thin

N/s front tyre worn on outer shoulder

O/s rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust clamp poor

Sections of front and rear outer sills poor

Spare wheel in boot

Fail 23 Jun 2017 112,772 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke being emitted from exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust clamp poor

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

Front pads wearing thin

N/s front tyre worn on outer shoulder

O/s rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Sections of front and rear outer sills poor

Spare wheel in boot

Pass 27 Jun 2016 103,504 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 101,819 miles

Nearside Rear worn

Offside Rear tyre split

Fail 18 Jan 2016 101,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear worn

Offside Rear tyre split

Pass 14 Jan 2015 92,544 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 92,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front lower ball joint pinch bolt appears to be incorrect size

nearside front shocker pinch bolt appears to be stripped

Pass 16 Jan 2014 82,902 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 72,188 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 65,214 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,833 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 48,012 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,012 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,723 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,231 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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BL54 NZZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NZZ, 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 NZZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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