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BL05 ZWG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,560 mi
Last recorded114,560 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 ZWG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 114,560 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 114,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 108,140 miles

foot brake travel borderline

Fail 5 Aug 2016 108,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

foot brake travel borderline

Pass 25 Jun 2015 99,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 85,582 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 85,580 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 76,332 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,910 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 57,300 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,777 miles

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

exhaust back box strap corroding

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2009 37,864 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,651 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 29,651 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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 ZWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL05 ZWG, 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 ZWG registered?

BL05 ZWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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