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BG05 MWV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,861 mi
Last recorded71,861 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 MWV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 71,861 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 71,861 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,146 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 63,409 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 63,395 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 58,018 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 58,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 49,429 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2017 43,835 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 43,831 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 40,916 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 40,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 36,386 miles

drivers door mirror insecure

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,536 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 31,517 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,702 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,188 miles

both rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 16 Apr 2010 25,424 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,993 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 21,277 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 MWV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol 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 MWV, 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 MWV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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