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BL05 EGY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,481 mi
Last recorded63,481 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 EGY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 63,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 59,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 59,172 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 53,989 miles

Approx 3mm left on front brake pads and discs worn/corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 49,984 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 49,984 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 45,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S side repeater lens missing

O/S/F tyre badly worn on edges

Fail 20 Jan 2017 45,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S side repeater lens missing

O/S/F tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2016 41,297 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 41,297 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 36,501 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 36,500 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jan 2014 33,118 miles

N/S/R tyre badly perrished, O/S/R slightly perrished

Pass 4 Jan 2013 31,114 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Dec 2011 28,655 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F tyre on 1.6mm

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2011 28,655 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F tyre on 1.6mm

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 22,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 22,661 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 19,103 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 15,975 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,975 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 EGY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EGY, 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 BL05 EGY registered?

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

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