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BP54 OUY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

214,213 mi
Last recorded214,213 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 OUY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 214,213 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 214,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 211,811 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 211,811 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Additional cabin heating open circuit or short to earth (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 207,398 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 207,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 185,195 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 163,664 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Rear BOTH rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside steering arm slight play

Fail 25 Jan 2016 163,664 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear BOTH rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside steering arm slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2015 138,655 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 138,655 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 112,534 miles

BOTH rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside steering arm slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2013 84,924 miles

Slight play detected in O/S steering tie arm when wheels elevated from floor

Pass 6 Jan 2012 58,661 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 37,397 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 16,400 miles

n/s/f tyre only just legal on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2009 12,680 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 8,962 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 OUY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUY, 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 OUY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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