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BL54 YCT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,781 mi
Last recorded126,781 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 YCT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 126,781 miles

Central Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2026 126,776 miles

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

Central Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2025 124,405 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 124,316 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inadequately repaired along the sill. Repair has become soft and is starting to form holes. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cordes exposed due to cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test left on passenger seat. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. Tyre from (0319) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Drivers side sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Outer fuel cap missing. Leaving lockable inner cap.

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear bushes are worn and have slight play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 121,865 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 121,859 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (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))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 121,856 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 120,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2022 118,869 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

underside corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2021 115,416 miles

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2020 113,443 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 107,973 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing low on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing low on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 107,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing low on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing low on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 101,252 miles

front springs are corroded

offside and nearside outer sills are corroded

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,275 miles

Front offside and nearside front coil springs are corroded

Nearside nearside wiper blade split on ends

Offside offside front to rear brake pipe is corroded

Rear offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded on edges

Rear wiper blade split

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,646 miles

front brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,070 miles

front brake discs are worn and lipped

rear exhaust mounting is corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2015 78,062 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake fluid level is low

front brake discs are worn and lipped

rear exhaust heat shields are loose

rear exhaust mounting is corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,153 miles

front and rear tyre treads are getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,669 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 60,669 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,528 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,291 miles

front brake discs are lipped

Fail 12 Apr 2011 44,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 21 Apr 2010 36,641 miles

offside front tyre tread is worn on the inside edge

Fail 17 Apr 2009 33,464 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,464 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 29,988 miles

small stone chips in windscreen

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Apr 2008 29,988 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Spare tyre defective

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2008 28,924 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to limits.

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 YCT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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