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BL05 LDX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,558 mi
Last recorded152,558 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2022 152,558 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 144,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 144,838 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 138,506 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 138,505 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2020 138,456 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front side lights slightly dim

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge & on 2-4mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 130,316 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 122,933 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 115,362 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 107,707 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 101,302 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 93,573 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 87,630 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 87,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,321 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 81,321 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 75,280 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,064 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,445 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,984 miles

engine under tray & cover fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2008 51,978 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine under tray & cover fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,292 miles

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

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 LDX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LDX, 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 LDX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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