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BL54 VBT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,449 mi
Last recorded100,449 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 100,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 16 Feb 2015 96,487 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 87,843 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Feb 2013 76,285 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 76,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,193 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 65,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,019 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,741 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 47,741 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front service brakes show inbalance.

near side rear tyre tread shows low depth and uneven wear.

off side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear, is perished/cracked, shows deep splits and is bald at the edge.

off side rear tyre is perished/cracked and shows splits deep enough to reach the cords.

spare tyre is underinflated (flat)

suspect that off side rear tyre is underinflated.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 38,275 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2008 26,222 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 24,972 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 VBT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VBT, 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 VBT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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