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BT05 LDY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,092 mi
Last recorded94,092 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LDY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 94,092 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 94,092 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 88,907 miles

Both wipers are split but still clear

Oil cap missing

Rear exhaust bracket broken off

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Spare wheel partially insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2017 88,907 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both wipers are split but still clear

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil cap missing

Rear exhaust bracket broken off

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Spare wheel partially insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2016 81,911 miles

Front Nearside & Offside Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre perished sidewalls

Rear Exhaust bracket broken system still supported

Fail 16 Feb 2016 81,911 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Nearside & Offside Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre perished sidewalls

Rear Exhaust bracket broken system still supported

Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,392 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,773 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 69,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 62,275 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 62,273 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,788 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 55,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

tyre preshers

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,260 miles

front brake pad's look to be getting low

heavy perishing cracking to o/s rear tyre side wall, can't see cord's at time

n/s fornt tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,451 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,039 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,868 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)

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 LDY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LDY, 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 LDY registered?

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

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