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BL54 ZHO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,177 mi
Last recorded103,177 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 ZHO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 103,177 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inside tread pattern shoeing signs of perishing

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 103,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre inside tread pattern shoeing signs of perishing

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 102,325 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 102,324 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 96,977 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 96,974 miles

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

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

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 Sep 2013 90,872 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 83,823 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 75,975 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 75,974 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 66,313 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 66,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,579 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 46,866 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 46,866 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,101 miles

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)

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 ZHO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZHO, 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 ZHO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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