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BP05 XAY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,546 mi
Last recorded58,546 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 XAY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 58,546 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 55,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine cover insecure

Fail 5 Nov 2014 55,196 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine cover insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2013 51,573 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 51,573 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,589 miles

Spare tyre defective

advanced wear noted on front brake discs.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,063 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

wear noted on front brake discs.

Fail 28 Oct 2010 29,808 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 29,808 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 25,266 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,142 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 XAY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

BP05 XAY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is BP05 XAY safe to buy?

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