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BT05 LDL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,425 mi
Last recorded110,425 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 110,425 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2023 110,420 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 100,819 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 100,816 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 93,299 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 93,299 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 89,326 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 89,272 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 71,204 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 71,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 67,160 miles

rear tyres side walls starting to perish

Fail 23 Apr 2018 67,160 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear tyres side walls starting to perish

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,258 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 58,804 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 55,030 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,969 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,968 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,496 miles

both offside tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,348 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 31,676 miles
Pass 28 May 2008

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 LDL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LDL, 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 LDL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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