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BT05 OSR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,034 mi
Last recorded142,034 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 OSR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 142,034 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 142,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 131,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 112,531 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise o/s ball joint has some wear

Pass 30 Aug 2013 112,531 miles

advise o/s ball joint has some wear

Pass 26 Jan 2012 111,479 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 111,479 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 102,339 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 97,762 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 95,127 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 95,127 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 OSR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OSR, 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 OSR registered?

BT05 OSR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is BT05 OSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 OSR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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