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BP54 FBZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,836 mi
Last recorded81,836 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 FBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 81,836 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 81,836 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 73,748 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper's are slit

Fail 8 Feb 2017 73,748 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper's are slit

Pass 11 Feb 2016 64,030 miles

hand brake needs to be adjusted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 54,463 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 54,463 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

heat shield loose

Fail 10 Feb 2014 44,541 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 44,541 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 36,173 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 36,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres perrished

Pass 20 Jan 2012 28,766 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 20,176 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,176 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 16,157 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 14,504 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 11,362 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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BP54 FBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BP54 FBZ, 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 BP54 FBZ registered?

BP54 FBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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