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BN05 WTC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

49,164 mi
Last recorded49,164 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 WTC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2024 49,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (outer sill holed, marked with crayon) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (outer sill holed but not within a prescribed area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (outer sill holed but not within a prescribed area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (both rear suspension arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 48,036 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (outer sill holed but not within a prescribed area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (inner sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (both rear suspension arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (both side repeaters) (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 48,036 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (outer sill holed but not within a prescribed area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (inner sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (both rear suspension arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (both side repeaters) (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 46,547 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (both rear arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (both side repeaters) (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 46,547 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (both rear arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (both side repeaters) (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 45,939 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2021 45,939 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 45,906 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 45,231 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 42,088 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 37,421 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,269 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,066 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,498 miles

front and offside rear tyre/s cracked across tread

Fail 2 Apr 2014 26,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all four tyres cracked across tread

Pass 1 Mar 2013 24,116 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 21,603 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,213 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 16,314 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 16,314 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 13,340 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 9,573 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 WTC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WTC, 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 WTC registered?

BN05 WTC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BN05 WTC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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