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BG05 MXA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,508 mi
Last recorded127,508 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 MXA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 127,508 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 126,194 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer Clip Loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 126,194 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer Clip Loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 125,067 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 123,644 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 123,644 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 122,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 119,988 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 117,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 117,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 114,075 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 114,064 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 112,330 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 110,792 miles

Offside Front cv boot greasy

both sills corroding under the paint and are weak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 108,397 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 105,405 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 103,338 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 102,423 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 96,725 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 85,427 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 85,427 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 70,857 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 49,124 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 32,193 miles

small chips in screen

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 MXA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MXA, 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 MXA registered?

BG05 MXA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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