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BU54 UVZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,722 mi
Last recorded100,722 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 UVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 100,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 88,464 miles

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 18 Oct 2022 79,491 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 74,951 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 74,919 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 73,869 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills corroded slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 72,441 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,709 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

windscreen has crack but not effecting drivers view

Pass 14 Nov 2017 66,298 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

lower windscreen has crack but not effecting drivers view

Pass 23 Nov 2016 62,600 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

lower windscreen cracked

Fail 17 Nov 2016 62,500 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

lower windscreen cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2015 58,090 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 54,933 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 51,662 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,701 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,649 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 42,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,615 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,448 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 27,576 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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BU54 UVZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BU54 UVZ, 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 BU54 UVZ registered?

BU54 UVZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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