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BL54 TVO

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,645 mi
Last recorded114,645 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 TVO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 114,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 109,879 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 109,877 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 105,960 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 102,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens in poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens in poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 98,573 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 98,567 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorsill corroded within 30cm of seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorsill corroded within 30cm of seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 93,642 miles

nearside door sill corroded at front but not in prescribed area

offside door sill corroded at front but not in prescribed area

Pass 23 Mar 2017 88,673 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 85,002 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 81,154 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 75,884 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,222 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 66,677 miles

front tyres worn on shoulders.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,006 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,103 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 1 Mar 2010 50,101 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 3 Mar 2009 42,361 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,361 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,477 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges.

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 TVO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TVO, 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 TVO registered?

BL54 TVO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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