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BG05 KXN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

229,134 mi
Last recorded229,134 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KXN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 229,134 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 227,186 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 196,187 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 163,156 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 163,017 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 101,777 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 73,205 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 69,070 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 69,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 64,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rtear light lens cracked no white light showing

Fail 9 Feb 2015 64,349 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s hlamp low but within tolerance

n/s rtear light lens cracked no white light showing

Fail 24 Feb 2014 56,832 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2014 56,832 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jan 2013 49,284 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre sidewall some small cracks but not down to plys

Fail 22 Jan 2013 49,282 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre sidewall some small cracks but not down to plys

Pass 31 Jan 2012 43,823 miles

ligt surface scratches on front screen outside zone a

Pass 4 Apr 2011 39,195 miles

both front brake discs slight wear

rear exhaust mounting slight corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,826 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,466 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Apr 2008 17,291 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)

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 KXN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KXN, 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 KXN registered?

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

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