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BP54 OVC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,184 mi
Last recorded138,184 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 OVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 138,184 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 138,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 135,127 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 131,876 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 127,795 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 122,074 miles

1 rear exhaust rubber missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/side front tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 107,223 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 107,123 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

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

engine managment light staying on

Fail 1 May 2012 93,389 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 93,389 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 79,067 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 66,344 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 66,344 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 55,224 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,283 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 44,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 OVC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver 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 BP54 OVC, 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 OVC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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