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BP05 UMY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,139 mi
Last recorded155,139 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 UMY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 155,139 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged power steering ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 155,139 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged power steering ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 142,073 miles

Windscreen wiper blades worn/split

Engine cover insecure

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2016 142,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine cover insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blades worn/split

Pass 24 Aug 2015 131,585 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Aug 2014 120,210 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 120,200 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 106,585 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 92,432 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 92,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,093 miles

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

rear exhaust support bracket corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,838 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 50,030 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,649 miles

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 UMY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UMY, 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 UMY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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