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BT55 NPA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,820 mi
Last recorded97,820 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 97,820 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint osf anti roll bar link has slight play in ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 93,326 miles

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

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

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

nearside sill has damadge

Fail 10 Sep 2016 93,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside sill has damadge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 84,755 miles

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

nearside sill has damadge

rear shockers getting weak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,907 miles

nearside sill has damage

Fail 10 Oct 2013 76,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside sill has damage

Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,912 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

f/n/s tyre close to limit 2mm

f/o/s & r/n/s tyres wearing low 3mm

Pass 12 Nov 2010 56,284 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 56,284 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 46,545 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 46,353 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,759 miles

outer edge wear on front tyres front brake pads low wear on front brake discs

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 NPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NPA, 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 NPA registered?

BT55 NPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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