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BG05 ZZO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,990 mi
Last recorded129,990 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZZO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 129,990 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 129,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing DROP LINK (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2022 120,585 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL CORRODED AND WEAKENED BUT NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 109,447 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 93,984 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 80,241 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,810 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 66,804 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s outer sills holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,854 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 53,379 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2014 46,453 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 40,307 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 35,484 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,983 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,330 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 16,937 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 10,223 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 10,223 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 ZZO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZZO, 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 ZZO registered?

BG05 ZZO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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