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BD05 EZL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,461 mi
Last recorded96,461 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 EZL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 96,461 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Under body of the vehicle is slightly corroded.

Pass 10 May 2025 91,369 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sill panel damaged

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

Pass 23 May 2024 86,407 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower body sill damaged

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

Fail 22 May 2024 86,403 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 81,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 81,000 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 76,180 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 76,130 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 72,208 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 72,208 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 67,974 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 62,017 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 51,756 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 51,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 45,981 miles

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

rear wiper blade damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2016 45,981 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb insecure (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,774 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,135 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 38,037 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 38,027 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2011
Pass 20 Apr 2010 30,289 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 25,503 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 19,248 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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BD05 EZL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EZL, 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 EZL registered?

BD05 EZL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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