MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
both rear tyre side walls perished
o/s/f inner c/v joint slight leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
both rear tyre side walls perished
o/s/f inner c/v joint slight leak
srs light on
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front tyre cut on shoulder
washer bottle leaking
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front tyre cut on shoulder
washer bottle leaking
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f lower ball joint split
o/s/f lower ball joint split
powersteering pipes insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
BG05 XUU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 XUU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BG05 XUU?
You can check the full history of BG05 XUU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BG05 XUU registered?
BG05 XUU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 May 2005.
Is BG05 XUU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG05 XUU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BG05 XUU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG05 XUU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.