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BL54 TVK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,005 mi
Last recorded136,005 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 TVK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2019 136,005 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill. previous repair is not a continuous seam weld. lower seam has been spot welded and folded under (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill. previous repair is not a continuous seam weld. lower seam has been spot welded and folded under. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 127,519 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 127,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 115,366 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 115,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 104,889 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 97,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 97,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 85,688 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 77,247 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 70,007 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,923 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 53,360 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Dec 2008 42,314 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 42,314 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 31,873 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 TVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TVK, 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 TVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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