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BT54 VUB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

180,705 mi
Last recorded180,705 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 VUB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 180,705 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 176,211 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 172,456 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 170,295 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 165,421 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 159,344 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2017 154,126 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 148,062 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 141,331 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 May 2014 135,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 128,759 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2012 122,412 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cut to tread

Pass 12 May 2011 115,265 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 106,554 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre small cut on sidewall

offside rear handbrake cable sleeve cracking

rear suspension damper covers braking up

Pass 10 May 2010 106,554 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre small cut on sidewall

offside rear handbrake cable sleeve cracking

rear suspension damper covers braking up

Pass 19 May 2009 96,916 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front tyre cut on tread-cord not exposed

offside front tyre wearing in centre/outside tread

Pass 28 Jan 2008 82,036 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 82,036 miles

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

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

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 VUB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

BT54 VUB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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