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BT55 BJZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,450 mi
Last recorded78,450 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 BJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 78,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to manifold (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 78,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 71,689 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 71,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2015 68,497 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both headlight patterns are dull

Pass 24 Oct 2014 63,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,421 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 45,945 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 37,799 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to split.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 37,799 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to split.

offside rear and nearside rear tyres are cracking.

rear exhaust bracket is broken.

Fail 1 Nov 2010 30,219 miles

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)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,219 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 4 Nov 2009 24,815 miles

tyres perrished

Pass 20 Nov 2008 21,585 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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BT55 BJZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BT55 BJZ, 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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BT55 BJZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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