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BT54 VUC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,192 mi
Last recorded109,192 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 109,192 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 97,035 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 86,348 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 82,762 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 79,139 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 76,258 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 76,228 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 72,740 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 69,289 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 69,202 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 65,136 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,136 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 VUC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

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

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