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BP54 OVU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,577 mi
Last recorded144,577 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 144,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 135,911 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion on rear outer cills

Pass 8 Apr 2022 128,514 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 128,495 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 123,065 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 117,464 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 109,787 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,972 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,925 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,696 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,869 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 68,024 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 68,024 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 64,152 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 64,152 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,107 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,271 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 52,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 May 2009 42,720 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 42,720 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,412 miles

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 OVU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

BP54 OVU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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