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BT05 OHU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,967 mi
Last recorded163,967 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 OHU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 163,967 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 162,510 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 149,735 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 141,997 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 131,400 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 118,271 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 102,861 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 88,793 miles

Coolant leak

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

engine managment light on.

rattle from engine area when starting car.

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 OHU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OHU, 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 OHU registered?

BT05 OHU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is BT05 OHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 OHU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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