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LA54 BVF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,208 mi
Last recorded67,208 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 BVF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,208 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 67,208 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,827 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,135 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 53,135 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,173 miles

Coolant leak

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 49,143 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2012 42,781 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,781 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 38,721 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 33,528 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,171 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LA54 BVF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 LA54 BVF, 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 LA54 BVF registered?

LA54 BVF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is LA54 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA54 BVF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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