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BT05 LCY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

125,482 mi
Last recorded125,482 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LCY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 125,482 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 108,782 miles

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

Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box mounting band deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 95,318 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white light (bulb) (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear outer caseing rusty. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2017 79,888 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cills weakening (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 71,695 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both cills (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,853 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 61,658 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 56,356 miles

rear exhaust strap

Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,856 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)

rear exhaust strap

Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,241 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 42,501 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2010 42,501 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,199 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,875 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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 LCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LCY, 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 LCY registered?

BT05 LCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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