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BP05 LRL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

176,561 mi
Last recorded176,561 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 LRL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 176,561 miles

os sill damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2015 160,840 miles

nsf cv boot poor osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 8 Sep 2015 160,840 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both ns and os (2.5.B.1a)

nsf cv boot poor osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Sep 2014 144,515 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 144,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 127,743 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 127,743 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 127,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 112,038 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 112,038 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 15 Sep 2011 104,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2011 104,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2010 96,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 96,233 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 89,571 miles

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

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2008 85,252 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 84,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LRL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LRL, 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 LRL registered?

BP05 LRL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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