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BK05 RZU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,391 mi
Last recorded121,391 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 RZU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 121,391 miles

front tyres worn low and very thin on outer edges

Fail 12 Sep 2019 121,391 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

front tyres worn low and very thin on outer edges

Pass 30 Aug 2018 113,371 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 104,878 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp lens is broken

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

Offside Rear Sill is damaged

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

Vehicle has multiple fluid leaks

Fail 7 Sep 2017 104,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp lens is broken

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

Offside Rear Sill is damaged

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

Vehicle has multiple fluid leaks

Pass 9 Sep 2016 90,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 90,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 84,682 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Sep 2015 84,682 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2014 76,476 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 72,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 72,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,603 miles

Exhust back box strap corroded,system secure,recommend repair/replacement.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,679 miles

Exhaust rear section support strap corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2012 57,679 miles

Exhaust rear section support strap corroding

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 49,273 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,273 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,483 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,971 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 34,971 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,927 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 RZU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RZU, 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 RZU registered?

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

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