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BP05 BKF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,378 mi
Last recorded112,378 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 BKF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 112,378 miles

AIRBAG light on

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2015 112,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

AIRBAG light on

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 102,421 miles

airbag light reset

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 102,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 92,493 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,341 miles

Airbag fault.

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 68,160 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

deep cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall (not deep enough to reach cords at time of test)

front brake discs appear to be wearing thin

front brake pads appear to be wearing thin (restricted line of vision)

light damage present on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

offside and nearside front windscreen wiper mountings defective

Fail 18 Jun 2011 67,387 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs appear worn/thin

front brake pads appear to be wearing thin (restricted view)

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut present on outer sidewall greater than 25mm (no visible cords at time of test)

offside and nearside front wiper blade mountings incorrect/worn (secure to arms movement between blade and mounting)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,018 miles

engine cover insecure

front discs lipped

o.s.f.wiper slightly smearing

Fail 4 Jun 2010 57,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover insecure

front discs lipped

o.s.f.wiper slightly smearing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 46,318 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 46,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 36,397 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 BKF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BP05 BKF, 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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BP05 BKF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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