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BP05 LSU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

53,035 mi
Last recorded53,035 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 LSU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 53,035 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 52,861 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 52,861 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 52,673 miles

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

General corrosion under body various suspension parts

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 52,320 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Number plate deteriorated

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 51,611 miles

General corrosion under body

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap missing

Pass 2 Aug 2021 50,459 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel flap missing

Fail 2 Aug 2021 50,459 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel flap missing

Pass 11 Aug 2020 48,722 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel flap missing

Pass 5 Aug 2019 45,961 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 44,109 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 44,109 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 44,094 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 44,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Inner Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,156 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust strap broken but still adequately supported

Fail 27 Jul 2017 41,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear exhaust strap broken but still adequately supported

Pass 3 Aug 2016 38,507 miles

Offside Front tyre has cracking in tread

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 3 Aug 2016 38,505 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has cracking in tread

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 29 Jul 2015 36,044 miles

petrol flap missing

Fail 29 Jul 2015 36,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

petrol flap missing

Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,106 miles

passenger airbag deactivated

Fail 31 Jul 2014 34,101 miles

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

passenger airbag deactivated

rear wiper u/s

Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,230 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 30,947 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,759 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 26,758 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

cluth pedal antislip provision missing

Pass 12 Aug 2010 22,200 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

offside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 14 Aug 2009 18,037 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 13,772 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 13,772 miles

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

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 LSU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 LSU, 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 LSU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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