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BK05 HUZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,610 mi
Last recorded115,610 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2024 115,610 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 107,911 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens is insecure

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 30 Jan 2023 107,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box has a snap at the join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens is insecure

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 Jan 2022 98,936 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 98,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 90,987 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front door trim missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 89,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight blow from back box

Pass 18 Apr 2019 75,835 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 67,001 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 66,997 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 57,318 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 57,317 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,617 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 48,617 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,470 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 10 Apr 2015 40,437 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,456 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 22,643 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,263 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,718 miles

both front tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 21 Apr 2010 14,836 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 11,302 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 8,356 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 HUZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HUZ, 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 HUZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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