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BP05 VRG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,987 mi
Last recorded96,987 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 VRG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 96,987 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 96,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested low on oil , and heavy black smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 93,794 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 93,792 miles

Emissions not tested off the scale during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 90,860 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 90,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,339 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 86,234 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover(s) Deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear 'P' Bush Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/Perished, Also Worn to 2mm Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Outer Sills Holed, Marked In Yellow Crayon (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 82,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn heavily on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Caliper return spring missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn heavily on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 82,587 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn heavily on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Caliper return spring missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn heavily on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 79,334 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Oil leak ()

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 1 May 2017 79,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres close to limit

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Oil leak ()

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 75,346 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion n/s outer sill corroded at front /okay at time of test (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front n/s front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion o/s outer sill corroded at front / okay at time of test (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2016 75,346 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion n/s outer sill corroded at front /okay at time of test (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front n/s front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion o/s outer sill corroded at front / okay at time of test (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 70,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 70,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see rear pads

Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,003 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 62,003 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,856 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 49,598 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 43,873 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 36,138 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,449 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 22,623 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 VRG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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