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BT05 LDE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,266 mi
Last recorded188,266 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 188,266 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 188,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 178,534 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 164,721 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 151,146 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 139,107 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 139,107 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2014 122,402 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 107,787 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 95,192 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 91,207 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 80,552 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 69,775 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,891 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,380 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,421 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 LDE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LDE, 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 LDE registered?

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

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