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BK05 VHC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 147,852 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 147,852 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 145,067 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 145,067 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 136,045 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 136,045 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 126,504 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 126,504 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 115,310 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 115,310 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 96,965 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 91,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 91,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 78,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracking to the o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2013 78,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracking to the o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 57,615 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,615 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 45,056 miles

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

both front tyres close to limits.

slight lip on both front brake disc.

Pass 17 Apr 2010 45,056 miles

both front tyres close to limits.

slight lip on both front brake disc.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,267 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 39,267 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,040 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 VHC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 VHC, 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 VHC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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