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BT05 OHZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,280 mi
Last recorded86,280 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 OHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 86,280 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

underbody has age related corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2021 83,095 miles

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

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

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2021 83,093 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf outer cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 May 2020 81,437 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2020 81,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 79,180 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 75,835 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 75,835 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 72,251 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 67,947 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 64,487 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 61,317 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,906 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,589 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut in wall + outer wall cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2012 53,589 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r tyre has cut in wall + outer wall cracking

Pass 23 May 2011 50,912 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,797 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,950 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,432 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 35,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 OHZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OHZ, 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 OHZ registered?

BT05 OHZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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