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BN05 WRZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,819 mi
Last recorded64,819 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 WRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 64,819 miles

Windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2021 64,819 miles

Windscreen slightly damaged

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 63,826 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 63,826 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 63,126 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 63,126 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 62,475 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 62,390 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front washers inop (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,419 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 60,663 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 59,198 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 59,198 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,665 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 54,458 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,663 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 43,591 miles

o/s/r disc corr

Fail 8 Jul 2010 43,591 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r disc corr

Pass 4 Jun 2009 37,784 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 37,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,214 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,940 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 WRZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BN05 WRZ, 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 WRZ registered?

BN05 WRZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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