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BT54 LBP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,258 mi
Last recorded170,258 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LBP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 170,258 miles

both strut top mounts noisey

Fail 17 Aug 2020 170,258 miles

Emissions not tested excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering uj at rack (2.3 (a) (i))

both strut top mounts noisey

Pass 18 Dec 2018 136,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front crank shaft pulley noisey

Fail 18 Dec 2018 136,331 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front crank shaft pulley noisey

Pass 13 Mar 2017 83,939 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,962 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,279 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 66,389 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Jan 2013 57,565 miles

Both rear tyres perishing inside the tread (almost down to the cord)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,565 miles

Both rear tyres perishing inside the tread (almost down to the cord)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 49,301 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 49,301 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 40,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,924 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 35,153 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,320 miles

Slight cracking to nearside rear tyre.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 9,350 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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BT54 LBP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT54 LBP, 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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BT54 LBP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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