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BT54 OHG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,738 mi
Last recorded120,738 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 OHG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 120,738 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 106,774 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 106,774 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 91,308 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 91,121 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 77,005 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 77,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 68,914 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 68,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 61,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,695 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 53,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre perished

p.a.s hose from pump deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2012 49,393 miles

Engine nwarning light on

Pass 18 Dec 2010 127,692 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 43,094 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 43,094 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2010 37,557 miles

Deterioration to side wall Nsr and Osr tyres

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres has a cut excess <25mm.

Fail 7 Apr 2010 37,519 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Deterioration to side wall Nsr and Osr tyres

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres has a cut excess <25mm.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,902 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,694 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 20,694 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 19,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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 OHG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BT54 OHG, 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 BT54 OHG registered?

BT54 OHG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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