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BP05 BHU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,898 mi
Last recorded98,898 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 BHU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 98,898 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 94,467 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 94,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 86,051 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear belt

Offside headlamp damaged, but not insecure

Offside rear tyre has radial cracks

Fail 7 Nov 2012 74,769 miles

Accident damage to offside front bumper and wing

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 74,769 miles

Accident damage to offside front bumper and wing

Fail 19 Oct 2011 63,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm + worn on outer edge

offside front tyre on 3mm

offside headlight plastic bracket cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm + worn on outer edge

offside front tyre on 3mm

offside headlight plastic bracket cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2010 54,256 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,941 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 40,172 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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BP05 BHU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BP05 BHU, 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 BP05 BHU registered?

BP05 BHU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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The MOT history for BP05 BHU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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