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BN05 ECX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,634 mi
Last recorded129,634 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 ECX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 129,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 114,515 miles

EML on

Fail 23 Apr 2018 114,508 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Pass 24 Apr 2017 101,351 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 101,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 85,768 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 73,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,809 miles

offside rear lamp damaged

offside wing mirror slightly insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,267 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/r door/quarter damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2013 51,267 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/r door/quarter damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,502 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,353 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 29,354 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres starting to crack

drivers side indecator repetor starting to go white

Pass 28 Mar 2009 23,142 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,409 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 16,732 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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BN05 ECX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN05 ECX, 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 BN05 ECX registered?

BN05 ECX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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