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BEZ 5468

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 5468
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2021

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2020 96,062 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 95,377 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2019 95,358 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm fractured rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 88,877 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 88,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 81,956 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 78,459 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 74,435 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 74,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 69,151 miles

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

exhaust back box 'wired' up

Pass 1 May 2013 64,431 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 59,756 miles

back box wired up

Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,422 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 50,158 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 45,643 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,643 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,933 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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BEZ 5468 is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BEZ 5468, 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 BEZ 5468 registered?

BEZ 5468 is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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