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BL54 ZLV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,638 mi
Last recorded127,638 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 ZLV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 127,638 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r unable to fully check seat belt

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

engine management light on

fuel flap missing

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall

o/s repeater showing white light

o/s/f check strap noisey

o/s/f door lock missing

o/s/f road wheel inner bead damaged

o/s/r door wont open from the inside

o/s/r shocker outer casing deteriorating plus n/s/r

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 12 Feb 2013 127,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted o/s/r unable to fully check seat belt

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

engine management light on

fuel flap missing

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall

o/s repeater showing white light

o/s/f check strap noisey

o/s/f door lock missing

o/s/f road wheel inner bead damaged

o/s/r door wont open from the inside

o/s/r shocker outer casing deteriorating plus n/s/r

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 6 Mar 2012 113,353 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 113,353 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 92,153 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 92,153 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 48,855 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 48,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZLV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

BL54 ZLV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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