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BT05 OHW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

123,653 mi
Last recorded123,653 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 OHW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 123,653 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r,before flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))

suspect engine injector blowing

Fail 24 Jun 2026 123,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP light on (7.12 (e))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

suspect injector blowing

Pass 19 Jun 2025 121,622 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded,not to excess,before flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 119,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slides after flex pipes,slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 119,367 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slides after flex pipes,slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 117,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 117,295 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 115,155 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 113,282 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 113,282 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 109,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 109,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 104,162 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,679 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,743 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 84,865 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 77,643 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 77,641 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 66,320 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,837 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 58,837 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,423 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,020 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 44,020 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 35,988 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,988 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,049 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OHW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OHW, 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 OHW registered?

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

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