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BG05 UCS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,234 mi
Last recorded50,234 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 UCS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,234 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,872 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 16,832 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 16,591 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads and discs life limited

o/s/r seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2008 16,591 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads and discs life limited

o/s/r seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

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 UCS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UCS, 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 UCS registered?

BG05 UCS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is BG05 UCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 UCS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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