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BL54 VCO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

313,177 mi
Last recorded313,177 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 313,177 miles

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

Rear seats missing

Pass 14 Jan 2025 288,749 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 288,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 253,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 253,077 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened bearing seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 220,290 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 186,026 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 146,987 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 146,987 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 134,970 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 94,281 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 88,860 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 84,569 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 80,313 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,726 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 72,363 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,363 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 66,920 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 63,047 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 63,047 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 58,029 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 50,917 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 40,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,777 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,870 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 29,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 29,479 miles

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

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

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 VCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VCO, 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 VCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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