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BT55 OHW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,143 mi
Last recorded119,143 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 OHW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 119,143 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 119,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Outer sill within 30CM of a jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Outer sill within 30CM of a jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2020 115,971 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 115,971 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 111,834 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 106,264 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 106,264 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 101,590 miles

spare tyre is bald

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,913 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 95,913 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 88,114 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 88,114 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)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 81,193 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,883 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 17 Oct 2013 74,883 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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 24 Oct 2012 68,124 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,082 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2010 53,024 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 53,024 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,939 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Dec 2008 44,020 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight damage and starting to perish

Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,954 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 OHW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OHW, 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 OHW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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