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BG05 ZYY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,383 mi
Last recorded75,383 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZYY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 75,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 75,383 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 74,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 74,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 72,438 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 72,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 67,356 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 67,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 62,056 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt locking mechanisum cover broken

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

windscreen damaged above mirror

Fail 19 Jun 2017 62,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt locking mechanisum cover broken

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

windscreen damaged above mirror

Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,955 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen cracked

Fail 7 Jun 2016 56,955 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,635 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,170 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jun 2013 50,661 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 50,633 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,573 miles

rear silencer heat sheild broken and rattling.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,503 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 26,915 miles

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

rear wiper blade split on ends

Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZYY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYY, 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 ZYY registered?

BG05 ZYY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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