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BL54 WWO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

184,014 mi
Last recorded184,014 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 WWO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2018 184,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

All brake hoses deteriorated

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes bonding deteriorated and have movement (marginal pass)

Both front outer sills badly corroded

Both front outer sills badly corroded

Both front seat belts slightly damaged

Engine management light on

Front brake discs worn and deteriorated, pads wearing thin

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit (worn badly on outer edge)

Offside rear outer sill damaged

Play in offside trackrod end

Pass 31 Jan 2017 168,340 miles

Both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated and have movement (nearside marginal pass)

Both front tyres worn very badly on edges

Play in offside front track rod end

Fail 31 Jan 2017 168,349 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Backbox (7.1.1)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated and have movement (nearside marginal pass)

Both front tyres worn very badly on edges

Play in front anti roll bar links

Play in offside front track rod end

Pass 28 Jan 2016 151,353 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre wearing very close to legal limit

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Slight leak of exhaust gases from rear box

Slight play in offside front trackrod end

Pass 26 Jan 2015 134,542 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 134,542 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 119,138 miles

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge and close to limit

o/s/r tyre perrished

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 31 Jan 2014 119,138 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge and close to limit

o/s/r tyre perrished

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 Jan 2013 102,554 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushed deteriorated

nearide rear tyre very close to legal limit

offside wing mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2013 102,554 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushed deteriorated

nearide rear tyre very close to legal limit

offside wing mirror damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2012 87,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jan 2012 87,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jan 2011 72,204 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jan 2011 72,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jan 2010 55,289 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 55,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2009 39,401 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Front brake pads appear thin

Front number plate slightly cracked

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 39,401 miles

Front brake pads appear thin

Front number plate slightly cracked

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Dec 2007 22,605 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 WWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 WWO, 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 WWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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