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BT05 OGJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,375 mi
Last recorded103,375 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 OGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 103,375 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 102,789 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 91,642 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 88,658 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 88,626 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 85,201 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 85,173 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 85,138 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 70,203 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 66,232 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 61,857 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust slightly loose

Fail 1 Apr 2017 61,857 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust slightly loose

Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 47,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 silencer mounting strap deteriorated.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 42,025 miles

1.Front wipers smear slightly. 2.Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,569 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,153 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,009 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

Both front inner brake pads starting to get low - 75% worn?

Both front tyre outer treads slightly cracked.

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall slightly scuffed.

Fail 21 Jun 2010 29,009 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

Both front inner brake pads starting to get low - 75% worn?

Both front tyre outer treads slightly cracked.

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall slightly scuffed.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,463 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge & have cuts on inner tread area.

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 19,680 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 OGJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green 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 OGJ, 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 OGJ registered?

BT05 OGJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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The MOT history for BT05 OGJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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