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BP54 XSK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,654 mi
Last recorded122,654 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 XSK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2018 122,654 miles

Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Engine light on

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

Offside Rear Tyre perrished

Pass 8 Feb 2017 114,340 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak slight ()

Rear Both tyres perrished

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 114,340 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak slight ()

Rear Both tyres perrished

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 106,748 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear affecting the full inspection of the seat belt

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 106,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted to offside rear affecting the full inspection of the seat belt

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 98,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2014 89,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level on minimum

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 89,610 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres de-void of tread on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level on minimum

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 80,053 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,987 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 67,702 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 57,195 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 57,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 46,863 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 34,942 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 XSK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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