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BG05 HBJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,944 mi
Last recorded92,944 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 92,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has a cracked outer side wall

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 92,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has a cracked outer side wall

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 85,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2014 85,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2013 79,392 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 79,392 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 73,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,510 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 67,363 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,552 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 55,848 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 43,758 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,817 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 HBJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 HBJ registered?

BG05 HBJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is BG05 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 HBJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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