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BG05 UCL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

88,236 mi
Last recorded88,236 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 88,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 85,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front driveshaft center bearing slightly noisy

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

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

both rear outer sills slightly corroded but not holed

Pass 6 Jan 2023 82,759 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 82,759 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 79,900 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 76,471 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 73,641 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 69,118 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 65,388 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 61,326 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 56,684 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 52,752 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)

rear silencer corroded not blowing

Pass 22 Jan 2014 49,022 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 45,065 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,966 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 34,807 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,927 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,104 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,435 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 UCL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

BG05 UCL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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