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BP05 ZRD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,389 mi
Last recorded153,389 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 ZRD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 153,389 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal very slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 148,245 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 148,245 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 142,077 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 142,077 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 137,871 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 128,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 119,448 miles

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 4 Jul 2014 110,253 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 96,960 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 83,775 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 70,446 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,816 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,449 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 23,883 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)

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 ZRD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZRD, 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 ZRD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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