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BG05 UCW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,205 mi
Last recorded88,205 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 88,205 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 88,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 77,339 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 77,338 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 64,342 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 55,285 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 55,283 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 47,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2021 47,814 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake hose burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system into calliper ferrel leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 46,872 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 46,386 miles

both front tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 2 May 2018 44,305 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 41,838 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 38,955 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 36,534 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,887 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 30,671 miles

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2012 28,220 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 25,046 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 7 May 2010 21,237 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 17,925 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 14,240 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 UCW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UCW, 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 UCW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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