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BL05 EGU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,875 mi
Last recorded135,875 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 EGU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 135,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 125,961 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 114,142 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 114,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 103,575 miles

O/S/R tyre on legal limit

Pass 23 Jun 2011 93,861 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 93,861 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 85,429 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 85,425 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 72,107 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 72,107 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 55,734 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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BL05 EGU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL05 EGU, 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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BL05 EGU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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