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BT55 WCX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,194 mi
Last recorded82,194 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 WCX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 82,194 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,201 miles

underbody surface rust

Fail 8 Feb 2022 74,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody surface rust

Pass 15 Jul 2021 73,121 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 73,110 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 71,564 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 69,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 16 Jul 2019 69,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 18 Jul 2018 67,856 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,355 miles

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre run out when rotated

Offside Front ABS ring catching sensor

Fail 18 Jul 2016 62,854 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre run out when rotated

Offside Front ABS ring catching sensor

Pass 20 Jul 2015 60,538 miles

n/s/ o/s outer sills very weak but not holed

slight blowing to exhaust

Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,150 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 54,672 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,118 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 49,093 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,843 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 39,843 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,588 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,717 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 19,489 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 WCX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WCX, 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 WCX registered?

BT55 WCX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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