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BE05 CAL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

117,604 mi
Last recorded117,604 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE05 CAL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 117,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 110,453 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 110,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill at previous repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill at previous repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 98,971 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 98,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 90,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2023 90,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2022 83,189 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 83,107 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 79,595 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

COOLANT APPEARS TO BE EMPTY IN EXPANSION TANK.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 78,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box reseal and clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 78,962 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box reseal and clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 76,888 miles

CLUTH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

OSR TYRE 2010 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE PERISHING & CRACKING.

Oil leak, but not excessive OSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 12 Dec 2017 74,011 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 74,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 71,316 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 66,034 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 58,791 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f steering rack dampness

Fail 6 May 2015 58,791 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f steering rack dampness

Fail 22 Apr 2014 51,268 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 51,268 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,043 miles

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

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

exhaust back box securing strap corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 39,540 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,855 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,445 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,610 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,003 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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BE05 CAL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BE05 CAL, 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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BE05 CAL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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