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BG05 TBZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,750 mi
Last recorded106,750 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 TBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 106,750 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 99,429 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 99,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 90,955 miles

Offside Front tyre inner and outer tread worn

Fail 3 Jun 2017 90,955 miles

Offside Front tyre inner and outer tread worn

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

Pass 7 May 2016 81,391 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 81,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 70,918 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 60,796 miles

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

exhaust system mounting broken but system adequately supported

Pass 5 Apr 2014 60,796 miles

exhaust system mounting broken but system adequately supported

Fail 22 Apr 2013 52,655 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,655 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,348 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,598 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 29,890 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2010 29,890 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,755 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

cut in spare tyre

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2009 21,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2008 14,679 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 TBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 TBZ, 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 TBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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