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BP54 XSB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,774 mi
Last recorded90,774 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2014 90,774 miles

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bothrear tyres perished and cracking inbetween treads

n/s front tyre very badly worn on both edges and cracking inbetween treads

Pass 24 Feb 2014 90,774 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bothrear tyres perished and cracking inbetween treads

n/s front tyre very badly worn on both edges and cracking inbetween treads

Pass 5 Mar 2013 82,069 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear exhaust mounting strap corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 82,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear exhaust mounting strap corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 80,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s outer sill has damage at rear

o/s front tyre very badly worn on inside edge and has a nail in it

Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s outer sill has damage at rear

o/s front tyre very badly worn on inside edge and has a nail in it

Pass 16 Feb 2011 66,597 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 66,597 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Feb 2010 55,972 miles

engine management light on

offside rear seat and seatbelt not fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Feb 2010 55,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

offside rear seat and seatbelt not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,295 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 44,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 35,335 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 XSB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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