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BT54 VTP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,093 mi
Last recorded127,093 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 127,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 126,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 120,201 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 115,263 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 111,591 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 106,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 106,245 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 101,096 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 101,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 96,312 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 86,840 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

coolant leak, from bleed screw on thermostat housing

nearside rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 5 Feb 2014 86,840 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

coolant leak, from bleed screw on thermostat housing

nearside rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 6 Feb 2013 78,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2013 78,293 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Feb 2012 70,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 61,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 47,375 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,804 miles

N/S/F Outer track rod end dust cover split.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 40,083 miles

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

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 VTP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

BT54 VTP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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