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BT54 VSN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

235,335 mi
Last recorded235,335 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 VSN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 235,335 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 212,791 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 201,001 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 160,524 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 148,627 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 127,854 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 110,516 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 96,317 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 86,288 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 82,102 miles

nail in nearside front tyre and worn on outer edge

outer fuel flap missing

Fail 21 Jan 2009 82,102 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in nearside front tyre and worn on outer edge

outer fuel flap missing

Pass 5 Feb 2008 61,984 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 61,984 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damage found on nearside rear quarter no sharpe edges showing

nearside front outer wall of tyre split not to cord or ply

offside rear tyre outer wall perished

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 VSN 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 84.6%.

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 VSN, 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 VSN registered?

BT54 VSN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is BT54 VSN safe to buy?

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