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BT05 OHE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,019 mi
Last recorded108,019 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 108,019 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 108,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT OF SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT OF SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front SEAT WORN IN BRACKET

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 105,591 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing rear middle ()

Fail 23 Nov 2016 105,589 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing rear middle ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 98,546 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 88,177 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 79,829 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 74,134 miles

All rear seat belts partial inspection only

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 74,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

All rear seat belts partial inspection only

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 66,012 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,776 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,068 miles

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 OHE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OHE, 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 OHE registered?

BT05 OHE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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