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BT55 JLO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

91,831 mi
Last recorded91,831 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 JLO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 91,831 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 90,045 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 90,045 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2023 88,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 86,900 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 84,283 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 8 Dec 2021 84,283 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Aug 2020 81,850 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Aug 2019 76,738 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

rub mark on o/s/f inner wheel arch

Fail 15 Aug 2019 76,738 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

rub mark on o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 16 Aug 2018 72,517 miles

clutch peddle rubber missing

Fail 15 Aug 2018 72,517 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking switch leaking (2.1.5 (a))

clutch peddle rubber missing

Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,627 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pressure sensor (2.3.3b)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Nov 2017 70,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pressure sensor (2.3.3b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,917 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 66,916 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 63,126 miles

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

Rear silencer touches rear bumper on start up

Pass 18 Nov 2014 59,687 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 54,617 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 51,097 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyre outer sidewalls badly cracked and deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2011 48,362 miles

nsr tyre outer sidewall perished .

osr tyre outer sidewall perished .

Pass 11 Nov 2010 44,068 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 34,360 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 24,146 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,146 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 JLO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BT55 JLO, 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 BT55 JLO registered?

BT55 JLO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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