MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,987 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Both front tyres close to limit
Oil leak ()
Vehicle undertrays fitted
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
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)
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)
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
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
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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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