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HD54 BVM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,023 mi
Last recorded128,023 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 BVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 128,023 miles

Offside Rear Lens Damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2020 127,975 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Abnormal Wear at Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lens Damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2019 115,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light Lens Holed

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 115,091 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer Holed And Adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light Lens Holed

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

Pass 25 May 2018 103,118 miles

Front nearside and offside shock absorber dust gaiters split

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre showing cracking

Offside Front door check strap worn

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Rear wiper blade split

fuel filler cap cover missing

spare wheel not fitted

Fail 25 May 2018 103,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts air conditioning compressor loom insecure (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

spare wheel not fitted

Front nearside and offside shock absorber dust gaiters split

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre showing cracking

Offside Front door check strap worn

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Rear wiper blade split

fuel filler cap cover missing

Pass 9 Jun 2017 92,804 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

spare tyre missing

Fail 3 Jun 2017 92,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

spare tyre missing

Pass 25 May 2016 82,025 miles

airbox not connected

child seats fitted to nearside & offside rear

electrical wiring hanging low

engine idle sporadic

exhaust noisy

gearbox rattle

rear suspension corroded

Fail 25 May 2016 82,025 miles

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

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

airbox not connected

child seats fitted to nearside & offside rear

electrical wiring hanging low

engine idle sporadic

exhaust noisy

gearbox rattle

rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 73,140 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2015 73,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 64,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap cover missing

spare wheel missing but carrier not insecure

Pass 23 May 2013 57,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 May 2013 57,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres have age cracks in treads

Pass 22 Jan 2011 38,797 miles

N/S/R seat belt slow to extract

Pass 16 Jan 2010 33,067 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

rear brakes noisy

Fail 16 Jan 2010 33,067 miles

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

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

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

nearside outer sill damaged

rear brakes noisy

Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,278 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2008 21,842 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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HD54 BVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HD54 BVM, 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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HD54 BVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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