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BT05 WAA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

158,668 mi
Last recorded158,668 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 WAA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 158,668 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 158,444 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 158,263 miles
Pass 26 May 2024 150,322 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 141,555 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 141,468 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 131,807 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 117,075 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 116,570 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 102,810 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 102,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 97,195 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Apr 2017 97,195 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 91,882 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 91,876 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 83,298 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 83,298 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 71,613 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 71,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 59,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 59,833 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,022 miles

diesal emissons on limit

Fail 27 Jan 2012 50,022 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

diesal emissons on limit

Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,763 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,956 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 37,855 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 37,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 35,210 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 30,063 miles

front brake discs slighty pitted

o.s.f tyre worn inner shoulder

rear tyres tearing apart

under tray fitted

Fail 27 May 2008 30,063 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slighty pitted

o.s.f tyre worn inner shoulder

rear tyres tearing apart

under tray fitted

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 WAA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 WAA, 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 WAA registered?

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

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