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BG05 ABO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,890 mi
Last recorded97,890 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ABO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 97,890 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 91,848 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 91,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 84,303 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 84,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,774 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 73,774 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,657 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

Fail 23 Mar 2015 64,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front tyres wearing on edges

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,033 miles

n/s/r number plate lense damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2014 59,033 miles

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

n/s/r number plate lense damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,884 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 52,884 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2012 48,223 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,325 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 29,795 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 19,549 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 14,096 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 14,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BG05 ABO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BG05 ABO, 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 BG05 ABO registered?

BG05 ABO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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