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BT05 XKY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,044 mi
Last recorded68,044 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 XKY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 68,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 68,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 65,800 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 65,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 63,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 63,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 57,909 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 55,363 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Fail 16 Jul 2016 55,313 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Pass 18 Jul 2015 50,889 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 50,889 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 44,664 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 44,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,132 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 34,310 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,310 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 29,312 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 24,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 20,005 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 14,537 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 XKY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XKY, 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 XKY registered?

BT05 XKY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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