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BT54 VSY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,505 mi
Last recorded57,505 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 57,505 miles

Front brake discs wearing low

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 57,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs wearing low

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage n/s sil

n/s/r tyre

rear wiper blade

Fail 26 Sep 2012 47,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

damage n/s sil

rear wiper blade

Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,436 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perrished on sidewalls

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jul 2010 37,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

nearside rear tyre heverly perished sidewalls

Fail 24 Jul 2010 37,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre heverly perished sidewalls

Pass 20 Jul 2009 30,729 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 30,729 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 24,297 miles

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

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

n/s handbrake cable fouling exhaust

o/s/r seatbelt slow to pull out of relay

Fail 25 Feb 2008 24,085 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,085 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 VSY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VSY, 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 VSY registered?

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

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