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BL54 VCE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,061 mi
Last recorded109,061 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 VCE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 109,061 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 102,842 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 96,175 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 80,916 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished on outer walls

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

Fail 30 Jan 2016 80,916 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres slightly perished on outer walls

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

Pass 12 Jan 2015 75,932 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,088 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 65,792 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 60,063 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 53,883 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edge and on tyre outer wall

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 21 Jan 2011 53,883 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s front tyre worn on edge and on tyre outer wall

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,688 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 36,439 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 28,623 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 VCE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

BL54 VCE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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