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BN55 BTE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,898 mi
Last recorded125,898 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 BTE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2020 125,898 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OFFSIDE SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDELIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front AIR FILTER BOX MISSING

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 117,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 117,878 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps needs bulbs (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working needs bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm needs tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 102,576 miles

Offside Front cv gaiter loose but still holding

Pass 23 Jun 2017 91,772 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 77,958 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,762 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 68,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,785 miles

offside front tyre cracked, not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Fail 24 Apr 2014 53,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre cracked, not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,343 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 48,336 miles

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

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Fail 6 Jan 2012 48,336 miles

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

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

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,702 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 40,349 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 35,297 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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BN55 BTE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN55 BTE, 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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BN55 BTE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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