MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil leak
rear axle components, both side rear sills, both side brake pipe all slight corroded
slight play in steering joints
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear exhaust box skin corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury also unable to open. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear exhaust box skin corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear stop lamp damaged/sharp edges
Offside Rear stop lamp damaged/sharp edges
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.
BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
CENTRAL EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE
COOLANT EXPANSION TANK LOOKS EMPTY
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
OFFSIDE REAR LAMP LENS CRACKED
OFFSIDE REAR LAMP LOOSE
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR WIPER ARM MISSING
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
CENTRAL EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE
COOLANT EXPANSION TANK LOOKS EMPTY
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
OFFSIDE REAR LAMP LENS CRACKED
OFFSIDE REAR LAMP LOOSE
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR WIPER ARM MISSING
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
O/S/R tyre tread worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
under trays fitted obscuring view of some component
vehicle presented in wet conditions
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
under trays fitted obscuring view of some component
vehicle presented in wet conditions
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
covers and under trays.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
covers and under trays.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s front tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s rear tyre deteorating o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK05 PUO 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 PUO, 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 PUO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.
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