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BP54 OVN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,382 mi
Last recorded90,382 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 OVN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2018 90,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,178 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill soft (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both shoulders 2-3mm 1856515 (4.1.E.1)

engine fault

Fail 11 Jan 2018 80,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill soft (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both shoulders 2-3mm 1856515 (4.1.E.1)

engine fault

Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,861 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 62,425 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 19 Nov 2014 53,975 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine warning light on

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 47,571 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2012 40,212 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 34,044 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,642 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 31,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 27,284 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 15,442 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 13,227 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 OVN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OVN, 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 OVN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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