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BK05 XEY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,016 mi
Last recorded162,016 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XEY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 162,016 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 162,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge missing top door hinge pin missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt installation has a seat fitted to a flat rail, on a floor which has not been suitably reinforced sill is corroded near seat mount (10.1 (p))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f track rod has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working n/s/r and o/s/r not working but centre is (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 142,976 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 132,338 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 132,338 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 125,374 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 118,185 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 111,012 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 111,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 102,262 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside rear indicator lens damaged

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 14 Apr 2014 102,262 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside rear indicator lens damaged

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Apr 2013 94,855 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,855 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 86,977 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 86,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 75,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 75,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 62,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 47,719 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,665 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 XEY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XEY, 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 XEY registered?

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

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