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BT55 WDJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,135 mi
Last recorded124,135 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 WDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 124,135 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 123,487 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP PLUG (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 123,487 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP PLUG (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2023 122,809 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 121,321 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Oct 2022 121,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2021 120,071 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2021 120,071 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 118,722 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 117,084 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2019 117,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2018 114,775 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 113,988 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 112,684 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 110,967 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 110,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 86,981 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 86,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,102 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,611 miles

Front tyres are wearing onouter edges.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 60,611 miles

Front tyres are wearing onouter edges.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 51,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,933 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,800 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,034 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 24,577 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 WDJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WDJ, 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 WDJ registered?

BT55 WDJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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