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BT05 EWE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,349 mi
Last recorded102,349 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 102,349 miles

Nearside Front Outer side sill distorted

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer side sill distorted

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 102,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer side sill distorted

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer side sill distorted

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 93,832 miles

back box insecure

outer sills damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2018 93,815 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

back box insecure

outer sills damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2017 84,870 miles

Nearside Front badly worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp missing

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sills (5.2.6)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

engine mounts weak

Fail 31 Jul 2017 84,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking switch (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front badly worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp missing

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sills (5.2.6)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

engine mounts weak

Pass 3 Aug 2016 70,125 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn badly on outer edge

Fail 2 Aug 2016 70,121 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn badly on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,970 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 65,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,265 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 62,265 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,269 miles

exhaust rear bracket broken

Fail 6 Aug 2013 58,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear bracket broken

Fail 28 May 2012 54,899 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 54,899 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 51,662 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 45,669 miles

Both front tyres becoming worn on outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear wiper has no edge to blade

Pass 27 May 2009 38,218 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,015 miles

n/s front tyre starting to scrub on outer edge

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 EWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT05 EWE, 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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BT05 EWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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