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BT05 EWG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,724 mi
Last recorded44,724 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EWG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 44,724 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 44,724 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,775 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 43,774 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

very bad coolant leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,812 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,618 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 40,216 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 37,278 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 37,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,471 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,220 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 26,220 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,902 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,300 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 EWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EWG, 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 EWG registered?

BT05 EWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is BT05 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 EWG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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