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BT55 ZVB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

114,549 mi
Last recorded114,549 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 ZVB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 114,549 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 114,549 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 107,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Mar 2018 107,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,568 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 100,568 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 96,154 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 96,154 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 87,206 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Dec 2014 87,206 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2013 76,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 76,754 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 66,911 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 66,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,027 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 58,027 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 50,328 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 41,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 41,716 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,617 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 ZVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZVB, 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 ZVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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