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BG05 HBB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,372 mi
Last recorded102,372 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2019 102,372 miles

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

Nearside minor corrosion to outer sill

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

Offside minor corrosion to outer sill

Pass 16 Oct 2018 92,487 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 82,694 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 74,033 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 66,762 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 61,287 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 55,844 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 49,474 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 42,871 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,748 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,481 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,912 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,658 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 HBB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HBB, 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 HBB registered?

BG05 HBB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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