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BG05 MWO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

99,868 mi
Last recorded99,868 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 MWO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2017 99,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak slight ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 95,439 miles

Offside Front inner rack joint has play

Fail 4 Mar 2016 95,434 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front inner rack joint has play

Offside Front wheel arch liner loose catching on spring

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 89,908 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Fail 3 Mar 2015 89,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust loose at join and rattling

Rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 1 Feb 2014 84,890 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front inner track rod has slight play in the ball joint

Pass 1 Feb 2013 80,077 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 80,076 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Apr 2012 76,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 74,852 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 74,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,871 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,174 miles

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

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

Rear silencer strap corroded and liable to break.

Fail 2 Feb 2010 43,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear silencer strap corroded and liable to break.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,536 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 26,536 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 10,756 miles

Repair to rad support

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 MWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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