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BK05 PUJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,437 mi
Last recorded84,437 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2025 84,437 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 77,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 77,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 71,618 miles

child seats fitted across the back seat

Fail 10 Jan 2023 71,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

child seats fitted across the back seat

Pass 8 Jan 2022 66,271 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 60,722 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 60,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 57,649 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 57,649 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 53,083 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 53,082 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items on dash and hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle nearside rear brake lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 47,466 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x Nsr/Osr ()

Cracking in all 4 tyres

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

Scratches on windscreen from defective wiper blades barely noticeable from inside car while in workshop

Pass 4 Jan 2017 44,330 miles

Front wipers split

Marks on front windscreen from wiper blades only visible from outside when tested

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight cracking in rear tyres

Fail 4 Jan 2017 44,330 miles

Front wipers split

Marks on front windscreen from wiper blades only visible from outside when tested

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight cracking in rear tyres

Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,014 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 41,548 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,978 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 36,369 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,068 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 34,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 33,248 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,350 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,372 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)

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 PUJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BK05 PUJ, 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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What year was BK05 PUJ registered?

BK05 PUJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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