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BW54 BPK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,993 mi
Last recorded100,993 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 BPK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 100,993 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 87,840 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

FUEL CAP OUTER COVER MISSING

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 86,596 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 83,718 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,986 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 75,825 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 75,825 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 71,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat shield loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r & spare tyre treads cracked/perished

Fail 23 Dec 2014 71,246 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat shield loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r & spare tyre treads cracked/perished

Pass 28 Sep 2013 64,406 miles

Exhaust rear silencer hanger (one of two) corroded and broken.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 64,404 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust rear silencer hanger (one of two) corroded and broken.

Nearside rear tyre showing age cracks in tread.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,604 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 58,534 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 51,197 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,303 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both sides front tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 14 Sep 2010 43,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both sides front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,391 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish & crack around side-wall

Fail 1 Sep 2009 37,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish & crack around side-wall

Pass 18 Feb 2008 25,269 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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BW54 BPK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BW54 BPK, 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 BW54 BPK registered?

BW54 BPK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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