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BN05 WTR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

199,655 mi
Last recorded199,655 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 WTR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 199,655 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 199,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn almost to cords advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 180,997 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 180,993 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 161,910 miles

Cut In N/S/F Tyre Outer Sidewall

N/S/R Tyre Worn Inner And Outer Edges

O/S/R Tyre Worn Inner Edges

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 150,985 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 134,080 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 134,067 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 127,851 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 118,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 118,138 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 102,591 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 87,864 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 87,864 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WTR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WTR, 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 WTR registered?

BN05 WTR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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