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BG05 WDP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,192 mi
Last recorded112,192 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 WDP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 112,192 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 112,178 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 104,834 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 104,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 96,633 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 89,080 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 81,955 miles

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

black smoke during emissions test (cleared)

nearside front tyre worn at edge

rear shock absober bushes are cracking and perished

Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,540 miles

ancillary belt cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2011 74,540 miles

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

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

ancillary belt cracked

rear wiper blde split

Pass 20 Aug 2010
Fail 20 Aug 2010 68,676 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 61,125 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 61,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,569 miles

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

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

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 WDP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WDP, 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 WDP registered?

BG05 WDP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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