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BD05 BSX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,920 mi
Last recorded102,920 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 BSX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,920 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Aug 2018 102,914 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2017 101,372 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Aug 2017 101,368 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 100,128 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 100,128 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 91,338 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 91,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 85,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 85,745 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,375 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 74,308 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 74,306 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,100 miles

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit recomend early renewal 185/65R15 88H

Fail 2 Aug 2011 22,100 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit recomend early renewal 185/65R15 88H

Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,994 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads very low ,witnessed with front wheels off

Fail 4 Aug 2009 44,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2008 30,810 miles

front brake pads show signs of wear

rear silencer deteriorating

rear wiper blade split at ends

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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BD05 BSX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BD05 BSX, 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 BD05 BSX registered?

BD05 BSX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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