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BT05 LDD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,282 mi
Last recorded102,282 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LDD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 102,282 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 102,282 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 94,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 88,238 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 88,238 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer central sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 84,131 miles

Slight corrosion to off side outer sill

Pass 3 Jun 2017 78,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some of vehicles metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged wiring adrift (now re secured) (3.4.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under body and suspension components have light surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2016 72,038 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 72,038 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box bracket loose (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,765 miles

both sills corroding from inside

Fail 4 Jun 2015 66,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both sills corroding from inside

Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,201 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 48,207 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,207 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 42,644 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside rear tyre outer wall scrubbed

Fail 26 May 2010 34,302 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2010 34,302 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 28,669 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LDD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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