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BP05 BKY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,743 mi
Last recorded108,743 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 BKY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 108,743 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 108,743 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 102,165 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 102,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 95,246 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 95,246 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 90,150 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 83,576 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 75,510 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,170 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,515 miles

both front tyres worn

n/s/f tyre wall damaged/perished

Fail 24 Jul 2012 59,515 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn

n/s/f tyre wall damaged/perished

Fail 30 Jul 2011 50,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side sill slight damage

Pass 30 Jul 2011 50,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

off side sill slight damage

Pass 31 Jul 2010 40,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to n/s rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2008 24,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

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 BKY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BKY, 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 BKY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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