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BP05 FSN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,315 mi
Last recorded115,315 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 FSN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 115,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 109,614 miles

Nearside Registration lamp cover is missing

Offside Registration lamp cover is missing

Rear tailgate trim is missing

Fail 13 Jun 2018 109,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration lamp cover is missing

Offside Registration lamp cover is missing

Rear tailgate trim is missing

Pass 27 Jun 2017 101,948 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition

engine management light on

slight roughness from nearside front wheel

Pass 11 Feb 2016 95,487 miles

Engine management warning light is on

Exhaust hanger is broken but system is still supported

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Wiper blades are in poor condition but are still clearing the screen

Fail 11 Feb 2016 95,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine management warning light is on

Exhaust hanger is broken but system is still supported

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Wiper blades are in poor condition but are still clearing the screen

Pass 21 Nov 2014 89,772 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,833 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and tread is getting low

Offside front tyre is worn on edges and tread is getting low

Offside rear tyre is very slightly mishaped

Pass 26 Apr 2012 67,700 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside and offside outer rear seats.

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 67,700 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside and offside outer rear seats.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 58,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 58,343 miles

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

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 21 Jan 2010 50,473 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 50,473 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,001 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 40,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 FSN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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