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BT05 OTJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,744 mi
Last recorded32,744 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 32,744 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 29 Jun 2024 32,744 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 32,026 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 May 2022 32,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 31,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 29,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front number pate damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2018 29,119 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust retaining strap broken

Pass 13 Apr 2017 28,141 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust strap corroded/broken

Pass 12 May 2016 27,216 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 27,216 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 26,276 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 26,276 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 May 2014 24,861 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2014 24,861 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 22,993 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 22,993 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 21,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 21,946 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,887 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 19,233 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 19,233 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 17,020 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 OTJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

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

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