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BP05 ZDL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,404 mi
Last recorded124,404 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 ZDL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 124,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside obvious repair work carried out to sill area. Unable to fully inspect welding due to filler, underseal etc.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 124,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside obvious repair work carried out to sill area. Unable to fully inspect welding due to filler, underseal etc.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 111,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 111,102 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE !!!! very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE !!!! very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 106,012 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 104,815 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 100,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 100,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high pattern poor (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear trim missing (1.1.C.1f)

Coolant leak radiator poor ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

catalyst bracket corroded and broken

Fail 31 Jul 2015 89,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge

offside rear tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 31 Jul 2015 89,927 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge

offside rear tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 81,668 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 81,668 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,776 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,595 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 59,160 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,160 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,128 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,350 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 40,135 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 ZDL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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