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BT55 OJB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,239 mi
Last recorded115,239 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 OJB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 115,239 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 112,794 miles

Engine M.I.L.on.

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 110,218 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 109,987 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Nov 2015 101,106 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 90,961 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 80,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 68,940 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 57,763 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 46,233 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,556 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 24,773 miles

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

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 OJB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 OJB, 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 OJB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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