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BG05 MXH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,659 mi
Last recorded118,659 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 MXH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 118,659 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 116,880 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 114,964 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 112,566 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 110,038 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 106,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle slightly corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2020 106,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 103,663 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 98,934 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 98,934 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 93,639 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 89,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 86,724 miles

Offside Rear silght damage sill

Fail 15 Oct 2015 86,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear seat loos

Offside Rear silght damage sill

Pass 10 Sep 2014 76,365 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,293 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,544 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,986 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 46,982 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,989 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2009 28,434 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,923 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 MXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol 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 MXH, 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 MXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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