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BT55 NVZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,641 mi
Last recorded121,641 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 NVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 121,641 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 117,167 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 112,669 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 112,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 108,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 108,525 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 100,983 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 100,983 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 91,337 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 86,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 86,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 79,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted at n/s/r and center seat cannot inspect belt

rear exhaust clamp damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2016 79,623 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted at n/s/r and center seat cannot inspect belt

rear exhaust clamp damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2015 69,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front wheelarch liner insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2015 69,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front wheelarch liner insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 61,388 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer edge.

Pass 2 Feb 2013 54,969 miles

offside rear light lens..........

Fail 1 Feb 2013 54,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 54,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 46,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 2 Feb 2012 46,286 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,741 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 142,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 31,337 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 25,197 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 NVZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NVZ, 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 NVZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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