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BP54 GXG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,389 mi
Last recorded125,389 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 GXG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 125,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2020 125,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 115,356 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 115,356 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 106,176 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 106,106 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 97,842 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 May 2017 97,842 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 May 2016 90,932 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 90,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 85,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 May 2015 85,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2013 77,029 miles

o/s/r wheel rim slightly buckled

tested when wet

Pass 12 Sep 2012 69,638 miles

slight play os & ns front anti roll bar links.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 61,255 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 61,252 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 51,594 miles

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

osf tyre worn on edge.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,505 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

rear wiper blade splitting

some corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

some minor upper bodywork damage

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 5 Jun 2009 42,505 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

both rear tyres perishing

engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

rear wiper blade splitting

some corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

some minor upper bodywork damage

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 8 May 2008 31,884 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 GXG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GXG, 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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BP54 GXG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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