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BL54 OAW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,185 mi
Last recorded116,185 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 OAW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 116,185 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 106,123 miles

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

Oil leak

engine revs up on its own

Pass 6 Jun 2014 95,200 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen has damage greater then 40 mm outside of the swept area

Fail 3 Jun 2013 84,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre outer wall scuffed

windscreen has excesive damage outside swept area

Pass 3 Jun 2013 84,763 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre outer wall scuffed

windscreen has excesive damage outside swept area

Pass 29 May 2012 74,672 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre close to inner wheel arch

offside rear tyre worn close to wearbars

rear wiper blade worn smooth

service exceeded by 12600 miles (service light on)

windscreen has damage greater then 40 mm outside of the swept area

Fail 28 May 2012 74,671 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre close to inner wheel arch

offside rear tyre worn close to wearbars

rear wiper blade worn smooth

service exceeded by 12600 miles (service light on)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 65,750 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low and outer side wall slightly damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2011 65,750 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low and outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2010 54,062 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,699 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 25,731 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 OAW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OAW, 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 OAW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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