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BG05 AUF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,273 mi
Last recorded145,273 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 AUF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 145,273 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2026 145,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2025 133,387 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 125,062 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 125,059 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 116,891 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 111,078 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 111,078 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 106,230 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 99,245 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 99,242 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 92,425 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 92,422 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 81,759 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 69,806 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 55,788 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 53,748 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 49,775 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 48,082 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 42,995 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 38,447 miles

Advise osf seat base loose, not in such a way that makes it insecure.

Fail 29 May 2012 38,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise osf seat base loose, not in such a way that makes it insecure.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2011 34,279 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 29,461 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 24,189 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 20,217 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 AUF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG05 AUF, 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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BG05 AUF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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