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BK05 RZX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

178,438 mi
Last recorded178,438 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 178,438 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted up on outside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides outer sills getting weak and rusty in places [not gone through at present time]

Pass 13 Dec 2022 165,013 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber splitting in places (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 152,583 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 143,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all rear suspension components rusty

both sides outer sills getting weak and rusty

Pass 21 May 2019 128,292 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside front wheel arch panel rusty

under body corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 9 May 2018 114,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front seatbelt stalk surround missing

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 114,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front seatbelt stalk surround missing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge / ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

Requires tracking

Pass 8 May 2017 104,152 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt stalk plastic shroud damage

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

Offside number plate light is getting dim

slight play offside rackend

Fail 8 May 2017 104,152 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front seat belt stalk plastic shroud damage

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

Offside number plate light is getting dim

slight play offside rackend

Pass 9 May 2016 93,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight damage to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 22 May 2015 86,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 86,914 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 86,476 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2014 73,856 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,657 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 59,647 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 56,293 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 56,293 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 50,376 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 50,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 43,726 miles

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

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

bottom engine cover insecure

spare wheel cover insecure

steel wheel fitted to o/s/r

Pass 7 May 2009 35,789 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 30,090 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 RZX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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

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