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BG05 ZZD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,935 mi
Last recorded118,935 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZZD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 118,935 miles

Offside Front seat mounting worn and seat has movement

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2018 118,930 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front seat mounting worn and seat has movement

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2017 108,343 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 108,343 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 109,832 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2015 96,207 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 57,968 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 50,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 42,736 miles

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

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

Unable to see condition of brake pads front and rear.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,814 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 6 Aug 2009 23,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 23,998 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,161 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 9,911 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 ZZD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZZD, 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 ZZD registered?

BG05 ZZD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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