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BG05 RXO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,877 mi
Last recorded141,877 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 141,877 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 141,877 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 116,679 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Apr 2018 91,468 miles

nearside front wiper split at ends

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear exhaust back box supported by wire

Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,781 miles

both front tyres close to the wear bars

Pass 4 Mar 2016 60,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,611 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,092 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,017 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 43,017 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,322 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,077 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,689 miles

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

front brake pads & discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,298 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,080 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 RXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

BG05 RXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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