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BT05 OGX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,349 mi
Last recorded100,349 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 OGX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 100,349 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 100,258 miles

Fuel hose insecure feed hose to tank clip broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 96,018 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 96,018 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both cills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both cills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both cills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,234 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 82,799 miles

Nearside Front worn on both edges

Fail 9 Sep 2015 82,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front worn on both edges

Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,124 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,486 miles

Front tyres worn on edges-2mm tread left

rear exhaust bracket broken-but still secure

Fail 4 Sep 2013 59,486 miles

Front tyres worn on edges-2mm tread left

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust bracket broken-but still secure

Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,307 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust bracket corroided

replace wiper blades soon

Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,849 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 33,514 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 27,574 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,574 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,383 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 OGX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OGX, 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 OGX registered?

BT05 OGX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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