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BP05 VRN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,045 mi
Last recorded50,045 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 VRN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 50,045 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 50,044 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,649 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 39,649 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 28,433 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,182 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 28,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall/tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall/tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall/tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall/tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2014 27,836 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,657 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 25,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,476 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,236 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 23,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,700 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 VRN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VRN, 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 VRN registered?

BP05 VRN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is BP05 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP05 VRN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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