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BG05 XUX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,729 mi
Last recorded69,729 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 XUX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,729 miles

Boot release button damaged and panel broken housing number plate lights

Fail 4 Oct 2019 69,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot release button damaged and panel broken housing number plate lights

Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,745 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

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

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorating

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,808 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 44,896 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 44,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 38,885 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 33,279 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 28,029 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 24,161 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 24,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both rear tyres perrished

Pass 28 Nov 2011 20,006 miles

All tyres begining to perrish on sidewalls

Pass 6 Dec 2010 16,734 miles

All four tyre sidewalls starting to perrish

Pass 4 Dec 2009 13,748 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 11,011 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 10,759 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 XUX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

BG05 XUX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is BG05 XUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 XUX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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