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BG05 ZZV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,900 mi
Last recorded106,900 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZZV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 May 2024 106,900 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside and nearside deteriorated resulting in no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner arch, appear to have oversized tyres fitted (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 92,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 92,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 68,108 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 60,795 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 60,795 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 56,861 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 56,861 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 55,139 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 55,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,142 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,787 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 47,787 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,555 miles

rear bump stops nearside and offside degrading

Pass 7 Sep 2015 39,165 miles

Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts.

Pass 13 Sep 2014 35,242 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,960 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,655 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,848 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 25,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2009 21,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 18,304 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 18,304 miles

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

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

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 ZZV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ZZV, 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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BG05 ZZV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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