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BG05 AUM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,704 mi
Last recorded122,704 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 122,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes slightly corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Central heat shield insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 122,704 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes slightly corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Central heat shield insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 114,296 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 114,287 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 100,040 miles

advice small split in n/s rackboot

Fail 22 Jul 2017 100,040 miles

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

advice small split in n/s rackboot

Pass 12 Aug 2016 89,668 miles

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

slight corrosion to offside sill

Fail 18 Jul 2016 89,665 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 84,303 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 78,608 miles

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

back box secured by wire

Pass 23 May 2013 71,595 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 64,347 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 28 May 2012 64,244 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 May 2011 56,102 miles

rear exhaust bracket broke but still supported

Pass 27 May 2010 48,739 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 48,715 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2009 43,669 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 29 May 2008 34,425 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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 AUM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel 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 AUM, 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 AUM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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