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BT54 VSM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,182 mi
Last recorded111,182 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 VSM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 111,182 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 103,027 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 95,188 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 89,516 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 89,516 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,694 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 83,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 76,429 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,115 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 63,454 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 57,158 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,515 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2008 51,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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 VSM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

BT54 VSM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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