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BK05 PTX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,865 mi
Last recorded153,865 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 PTX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2018 153,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 148,700 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 148,700 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 144,530 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 140,999 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 130,358 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 130,358 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 118,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Aug 2012 118,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 102,146 miles

nsr outer sill damage

Fail 29 Jul 2010 84,090 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 84,090 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,037 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

very small bulge in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2008 53,059 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 PTX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK05 PTX registered?

BK05 PTX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is BK05 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 PTX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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