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BK05 HSN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,120 mi
Last recorded186,120 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 HSN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 186,120 miles

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

Offside Rear sill damage

Pass 9 Oct 2019 177,664 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 177,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 161,650 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 161,649 miles

Front Position lamp not working ns and os (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 145,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer sill soft

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box loose at joint but not blowing

general corrosion to underside

nsr and osr light units slightly loose

Fail 13 Nov 2017 145,713 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside outer sill soft

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box loose at joint but not blowing

general corrosion to underside

nsr and osr light units slightly loose

Pass 15 Nov 2016 126,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 126,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 105,906 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 105,906 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 84,944 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 63,863 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 57,742 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Nov 2011 55,103 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 55,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn and thin.

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,655 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,254 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 28,712 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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BK05 HSN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK05 HSN, 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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BK05 HSN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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