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BG05 HBZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,723 mi
Last recorded108,723 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 108,723 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

minor oil leak

parking brake readings slightly low

rear wheels camber pos neg camber but no movement in axle bearings

sills weld repairs

Fail 10 Sep 2019 108,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pads wearing thin

minor oil leak

parking brake readings slightly low

rear wheels camber pos neg camber but no movement in axle bearings

sills weld repairs

Fail 2 Sep 2019 108,693 miles

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 103,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules rusty (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules rusty (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner just on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 103,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules rusty (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules rusty (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner just on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 86,791 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 86,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 80,707 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 80,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,920 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 70,020 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 64,619 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 64,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 59,406 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 59,406 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 52,001 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2011 52,001 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 39,643 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 39,643 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 25,743 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 25,743 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 20,607 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 HBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HBZ, 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 HBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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