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BT05 EVL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,534 mi
Last recorded125,534 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EVL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 125,534 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 114,422 miles

Damage to the offside rear door and rear outer sills

Exhaust mounting rubbers heaverly deteriorated

NO OIL IN ENGINE

Nearside front outer sill getting weak

Fail 24 Apr 2017 114,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to the offside rear door and rear outer sills

Exhaust mounting rubbers heaverly deteriorated

NO OIL IN ENGINE

Nearside front outer sill getting weak

Pass 3 May 2016 105,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear door accidental damage

Pass 16 Feb 2015 97,405 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 89,901 miles

heat shield adrift

o/s/r +n/s/r sill damaged due to jacking

Fail 21 Feb 2014 89,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heat shield adrift

o/s/r +n/s/r sill damaged due to jacking

Pass 22 Feb 2013 85,178 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 82,507 miles

Tyre Size : 185.65.15

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge & cracking

offside rear tyre wearing on edges & cracking

Fail 9 Feb 2012 82,507 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Tyre Size : 185.65.15

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge & cracking

offside rear tyre wearing on edges & cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2011 75,537 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 69,635 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 64,199 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 64,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 51,338 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 5,218 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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BT05 EVL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT05 EVL, 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 BT05 EVL registered?

BT05 EVL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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