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BP05 FSU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,408 mi
Last recorded96,408 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 FSU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 96,408 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 96,400 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 96,358 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Oct 2015 86,236 miles

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

n/s & o/s front outer sills covered in filler

Fail 16 Oct 2015 86,404 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s & o/s front outer sills covered in filler

Pass 2 Jun 2014 82,988 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded badly (exhaust adequately supported elsewhere)

wipers split but still clearing effectively

Fail 30 May 2014 82,988 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust bracket corroded badly (exhaust adequately supported elsewhere)

wipers split but still clearing effectively

Pass 22 May 2013 74,946 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,028 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,113 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 53,056 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,785 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,576 miles

Drivers rear tyre has a cut in the side wall not exposing the cords

Fuel gauge reading low, low level light on

Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,653 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 27,653 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FSU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FSU, 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 FSU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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