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BT05 OHN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2024

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror slightly loose

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached DAMAGED (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSR and REAR CENTRE seat not fitted

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear boot lid unable to open as intended

Pass 30 Jan 2023 74,218 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 74,006 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 65,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged covered with tape. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 65,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 56,017 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 50,718 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 48,435 miles

Offside Front tyre close to limit

engine under try insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2017 46,126 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre Featheing

Pass 5 Jul 2016 42,225 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 38,948 miles

cracks in o/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 2 Jul 2014 34,677 miles

b/th front tyres have low tread depth/wear around inner edge

o/s rear tyre has fine cracks around outer edge

slight wear to o/s front seat belt webbing

Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,470 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Please note both rear tyres fine crakes showing on side walls

Please note n/s/f tyre feathing.

Please small split in n/s/f wiper

Pass 5 Jul 2012 29,555 miles

both rear tyres have fine cracks on inner sidewalls and on outer edge of tread

Pass 8 Jul 2011 26,212 miles

exhaust rear box support strap broken but exhaust is supported

fine cracks on sidewalls of rear tyres

movement in o/s track rod end

Pass 6 Jul 2010 21,579 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,918 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,408 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 OHN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OHN, 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 OHN registered?

BT05 OHN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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The MOT history for BT05 OHN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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