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BT05 EWN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,942 mi
Last recorded76,942 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EWN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 76,942 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 61,833 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 59,839 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer side wall

Pass 5 Oct 2016 56,475 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 56,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 53,769 miles

n/s and o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,881 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2013 45,104 miles

rear wiper blade rubber perished

Fail 15 Oct 2013 45,104 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear wiper blade rubber perished

Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,302 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 36,767 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 35,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 28,353 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 22,167 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 18,256 miles

Offside Inner 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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BT05 EWN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EWN, 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 EWN registered?

BT05 EWN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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