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BP05 HJO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,481 mi
Last recorded127,481 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 HJO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 127,481 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 127,481 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 123,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 111,354 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 10,344 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 29 Jan 2019 10,344 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at the rear of the back box temporary fix done to pass emissions test. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 91,966 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 91,847 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 83,654 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 83,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 75,701 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Jul 2015 75,701 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,473 miles

front wipers smearing screen

Fail 25 Jul 2014 67,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front wipers smearing screen

Fail 11 Jul 2013 59,480 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 59,480 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,203 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 1 Sep 2011 44,293 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,293 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,633 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,562 miles

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 HJO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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