2005 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Diesel · BU54 VDO
2005 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 131,863 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU54 VDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2023
- 131,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU54 VDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Citroen Xsara (BU54 VDO) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BU54 VDO Mileage History
- 31/12/2021129,154 mi
- 14/12/2022130,406 mi+1,252 mi
- 15/12/2022130,407 mi+1 mi
- 21/12/2023131,863 mi+1,456 mi
- 21/12/2023131,863 mi
Average of roughly 1,374 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Xsara Picasso
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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