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BK05 JZM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

146,894 mi
Last recorded146,894 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 JZM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 146,894 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

Fail 29 Jul 2020 146,894 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

Pass 19 Aug 2019 141,973 miles

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

front of both outer sills previous welding repairs now corroding and holed

Fail 19 Aug 2019 141,973 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre edges wearing

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

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

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

Rear wiper missing

front of both outer sills previous welding repairs now corroding and holed

Pass 18 Aug 2018 135,544 miles

oil residue on engine

tailgate button damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2018 135,544 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn

Nearside wiper slight smear ends split

Rear indicators slightly white

Rear wiper missing

oil residue on engine

previous welding repairs to outer sills

tailgate button damaged

underbody all over surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2017 126,496 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 126,496 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre approx. 3mm

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

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Pass 1 Aug 2016 115,584 miles

Oil leak ()

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

various suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2016 115,584 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 104,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

front brake pads appear low

front number plate damaged

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2015 104,401 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Spare tyre defective

front brake pads appear low

front number plate damaged

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 93,831 miles

Spare tyre defective

child seats fitted to all rear seats

exhaust front pipe bracket broken, slight blow from center to rear joint

front number plate cracked

rear tyres perished, nearside rear worn to legal limit

slight weep of grease from offside front outer cv gaitor

various suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 93,831 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

child seats fitted to all rear seats

exhaust front pipe bracket broken, slight blow from center to rear joint

front number palte cracked

rear tyres perished, nearside rear worn to legal limit

slight weep of grease from offside front outer cv gaitor

various suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 82,447 miles

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

fuel cap cover is missing

various suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 82,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

clutch bite point high

exhaust has a slight blow at center to rear joint

fuel cap cover is missing

offside rear tyre perished

rear wiper split

scratches to body and wheel trims

various suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2012 71,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system has surface corrossion

fuel filler flap missing

nearside front brake sticking

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

offside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

radiator corroded

rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

rear wiper split

spare tyre heavily perished

Pass 9 Aug 2012 71,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system has surface corrossion

fuel filler flap missing

nearside front brake sticking

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

offside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

radiator corroded

rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

rear wiper split

spare tyre heavily perished

Pass 12 Aug 2011 60,459 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 60,459 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage on wheel trims scratchers on o/s/r wing and bumper rear door petrol flap missing cuts in front tyres sidewalls front brake discs lipped

Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,758 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,147 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,691 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 JZM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BK05 JZM, 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 JZM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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