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BP05 NNU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

164,249 mi
Last recorded164,249 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 NNU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 164,249 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 156,556 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2017 156,145 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2016 149,943 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 149,774 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

unable to test brakes due to caliper leaking

Pass 7 May 2015 140,507 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 136,672 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 136,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 May 2013 133,292 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 133,292 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 133,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust clamp corroded/broken

Pass 30 May 2012 126,083 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 126,083 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 111,909 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 111,909 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 93,457 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight cut in sidewall

Fail 30 Jul 2009 78,660 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 78,660 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 58,640 miles

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

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 NNU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NNU, 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 NNU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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