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BT55 NPG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,898 mi
Last recorded99,898 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 NPG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 99,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 93,469 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 87,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

miner oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2020 87,929 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

miner oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2019 78,883 miles

both wipers smearing slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2017 73,700 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 67,095 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 60,690 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 52,999 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 52,999 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 46,331 miles

front brake discs are worn

Pass 11 Nov 2012 41,092 miles

corrosion on front brake discs on edge

corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,374 miles

nearaside rear tyre side walls cracking.

offside rear tyre side walls cracking.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 30,370 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 30,353 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 22,779 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 14,372 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 NPG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NPG, 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 NPG registered?

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

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The MOT history for BT55 NPG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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