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BP05 UMX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

104,150 mi
Last recorded104,150 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 UMX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 104,150 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 104,150 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 100,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage power steering cooler pipes damp (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer sill area has slight damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded near joining clamp

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 100,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage power steering cooler pipes damp (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer sill area has slight damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded near joining clamp

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 89,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 86,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 86,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 77,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,559 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,876 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing low / starting to crack in places

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

Fail 1 Sep 2011 70,876 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing low / starting to crack in places

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

Pass 10 Mar 2010 60,309 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre wearing low

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2010 60,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,993 miles

service light on dash

Fail 27 Feb 2009 51,993 miles

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

service light on dash

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 UMX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UMX, 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 UMX registered?

BP05 UMX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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