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BP05 ZDF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,188 mi
Last recorded122,188 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 ZDF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2020 122,188 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 114,603 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2019 114,603 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 100,575 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 83,746 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f cv boot deteriated

o/s/f cv boot deteriated

Pass 20 Jul 2016 75,713 miles

Offside & nearside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 75,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front tyre, nail in tread.

Offside & nearside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,393 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 69,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,553 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 64,553 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,076 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2013 59,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,939 miles

front wishbone bushes slightly split os and n/s

o/s rear tyre cracked/perished on outer tyre wall

Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,876 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,065 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,872 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 24,872 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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 ZDF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZDF, 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 ZDF registered?

BP05 ZDF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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