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BT05 XLC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,460 mi
Last recorded94,460 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 XLC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 94,460 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2022 94,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2021 88,475 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 88,475 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 81,617 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 81,617 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 74,491 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 74,491 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 67,182 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 67,055 miles

Offside Front 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 4 Apr 2017 60,274 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,428 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,192 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 32,758 miles

rear tyres perrished

Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,933 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 26,648 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 22,621 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 10 Jun 2010 19,486 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 16,765 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 13,754 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 XLC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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