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BG05 MWX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,235 mi
Last recorded122,235 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 MWX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 122,235 miles

front windscreen has crack at lower level but not affecting the drivers view of the road

nearside front link rod slight play

Pass 11 Feb 2015 106,363 miles

both rear tyres bald on edges close to legal limits

windscreen cracked at lower wiper level

Fail 11 Feb 2015 106,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres bald on edges close to legal limits

windscreen cracked at lower wiper level

Pass 19 Feb 2014 83,260 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front fog light missing

nearside rear tyre getting close to wear bars

nearside windscreen cracked at wiper level

Fail 15 Feb 2014 83,054 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside front fog light missing

nearside rear tyre getting close to wear bars

nearside windscreen cracked at wiper level

Fail 12 Feb 2013 71,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 71,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 63,627 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2011 63,627 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 17 Sep 2010 57,593 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,593 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,674 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 35,674 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 17,986 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 MWX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MWX, 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 MWX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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