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BP54 XSA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,126 mi
Last recorded180,126 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 180,126 miles

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

front brake pads worn

play in steering both sides

play in steering detected at steering wheel

Fail 25 Jun 2018 180,126 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn

play in steering both sides

play in steering detected at steering wheel

Pass 26 Jun 2017 177,238 miles

corrosion nearside sill

play in steering both sides

play in steering detected at steering wheel

rear flexi brake hoses deteriorating

wear and corrosion front discs

Fail 24 Jun 2017 177,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

corrosion nearside sill

play in steering both sides

play in steering detected at steering wheel

rear flexi brake hoses deteriorating

wear and corrosion front discs

Pass 27 Jan 2016 169,246 miles

engine light on

Fail 20 Jan 2016 168,948 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine light on

Pass 29 Jan 2015 154,332 miles

n/s/f rackend has slight play

n/s/f wheel damage

Fail 22 Jan 2015 153,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

n/s/f rackend has slight play

n/s/f wheel damage

n/s/r light lens damage

Pass 15 Jan 2014 133,707 miles

front no. plate damage borderline

Pass 17 Jan 2013 114,144 miles

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

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 25 Jan 2012 97,922 miles

both rear tyres wearing edges

rear wiper blade rubber worn away

Fail 25 Jan 2012 97,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing edges

front brake discs worn

front brake pads look to wearing low

offside number plate light dull

offside rear tyre has a deep cut in its tread

rear wiper blade rubber worn away

Pass 26 Jan 2011 82,696 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 66,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn & corroding

nearside rear light lens cracked

plastic belly pan fitted

rear exhaust bracket corroded

wipers worn

Pass 20 Jan 2010 66,837 miles

front brake discs worn & corroding

nearside rear light lens cracked

plastic belly pan fitted

rear exhaust bracket corroded

wipers worn

Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,492 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 38,807 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 XSA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XSA, 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 XSA registered?

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

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