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BG05 ATV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

102,510 mi
Last recorded102,510 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 102,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 102,509 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 100,215 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in inner rack joint

Pass 6 Dec 2021 92,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 84,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 83,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 78,014 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 78,014 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 69,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 62,028 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 62,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,356 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 52,356 miles

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 48,743 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 48,743 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread badly damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2015 45,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front pads worn

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

presented with 3 pass.seats

Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,288 miles

front pads worn

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

presented with 3 pass.seats

Pass 3 Jan 2014 40,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

presented with 3 pass.seats only

Fail 8 Jan 2013 34,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 34,205 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 27,156 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 20,954 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 20,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 13,802 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 6,735 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 6,312 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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BG05 ATV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 ATV, 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 ATV registered?

BG05 ATV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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