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BP05 BJO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,531 mi
Last recorded82,531 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 BJO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 82,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 82,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 81,136 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 79,674 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 78,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 77,467 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 77,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 75,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 71,967 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 71,967 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,971 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 63,620 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 63,620 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 60,306 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 54,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 49,465 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,328 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,719 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 75,693 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 27,774 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 21,554 miles

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

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 BJO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BJO, 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 BJO registered?

BP05 BJO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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