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BG05 RWV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

128,435 mi
Last recorded128,435 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 RWV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 128,435 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 124,703 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light is dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 120,306 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Front both sides front tyres wearing edges

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 116,064 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 116,064 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 113,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 113,204 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 110,613 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 108,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 108,080 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 103,550 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 98,646 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Oil leak driveshaft seal area ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 94,345 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 94,345 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 91,046 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 85,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2013 79,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 79,855 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 73,570 miles

Rear exhaust box bracket corroded.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 67,154 miles

centre rear seat not fitted at time of test no seat belt check perfomed

Pass 3 Dec 2010 59,584 miles

N/s.rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 59,584 miles

N/s.rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 50,499 miles

Near side rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 4 Dec 2008 40,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 40,745 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,970 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 31,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 RWV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RWV, 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 RWV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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