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BK05 YUW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,749 mi
Last recorded78,749 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YUW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 78,749 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 78,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,612 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 77,612 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,610 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,292 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 59,800 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,488 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 44,822 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,205 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,959 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,222 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 24,222 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,836 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 YUW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YUW, 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 YUW registered?

BK05 YUW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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