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BL05 OSR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 OSR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015

offside front bumper damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2015

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,180 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 66,180 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 57,204 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 57,204 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

OSR Tyre showing age related cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear box bracket broken but box still secure

Front windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas (scratch's) which don't restrict the drivers view at present

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F and O/S/R Tyres have sidewall damage but not to cords at present

O/S/F Inner Wing Liner Not fully secure and catching on spring

Fail 30 Jul 2012 49,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas (scratch's) which don't restrict the drivers view at present

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F and O/S/R Tyres have sidewall damage but not to cords at present

O/S/F Inner Wing Liner Not fully secure and catching on spring

Pass 1 Aug 2011 41,839 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,899 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 27,092 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 19,437 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 OSR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol 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 OSR, 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 OSR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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