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BP05 KPJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,868 mi
Last recorded144,868 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 KPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 144,868 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 129,113 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 129,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 123,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer tread ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 123,340 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer tread ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 108,008 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 98,510 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 92,211 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 87,171 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 87,141 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 80,546 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 75,940 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 72,179 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 72,149 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 67,957 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outside edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,462 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 39,838 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KPJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel 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 KPJ, 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 KPJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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