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BL54 ZLY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,475 mi
Last recorded96,475 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 96,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres close to limits & nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front mirror taped up

offside front outer sill corroding & weak

Fail 16 Dec 2014 96,475 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres close to limits & nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front mirror taped up

offside front outer sill corroding & weak

Pass 21 Dec 2013 80,177 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 80,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,663 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Jan 2013 73,663 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Dec 2011 64,576 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 64,576 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 55,283 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,247 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,126 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 26,055 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 ZLY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZLY, 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 ZLY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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