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BP05 KOE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,795 mi
Last recorded128,795 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 128,795 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 122,822 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 122,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 116,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 116,448 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osr tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2011 109,588 miles

NOTED ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON & DASH DISPLAYING 'ENGINE FAULT'

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO 2.5MM

Fail 3 Oct 2011 109,588 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

NOTED ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON & DASH DISPLAYING 'ENGINE FAULT'

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO 2.5MM

Fail 9 Aug 2010 102,439 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper rubber worn and oil filler cap missing

Pass 9 Aug 2010 102,439 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper rubber worn and oil filler cap missing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 85,707 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

driver`s lectric window slow to operate

Fail 6 Jul 2009 85,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

driver`s lectric window slow to operate

Pass 17 Jul 2008 72,264 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 KOE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KOE, 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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What year was BP05 KOE registered?

BP05 KOE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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