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BT05 OJW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,428 mi
Last recorded137,428 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 137,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split still prevents dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 137,426 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split still prevents dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 126,797 miles

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

Spare tyre heavily cracked and perished

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 116,395 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 116,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 106,829 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Apr 2016 95,011 miles

Exhaust rear silencer hanger broken

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,800 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 81,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 80,671 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 77,093 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 72,182 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 64,833 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 57,938 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 16 Aug 2010 57,925 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,425 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 38,611 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 OJW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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