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BT05 ZCO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,557 mi
Last recorded119,557 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 ZCO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 119,557 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 119,494 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 99,294 miles

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

both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 2 Mar 2012 79,862 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket broken off

Fail 1 Mar 2012 79,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket broken off

Pass 9 Jul 2011 73,653 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 65,249 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 57,445 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 47,533 miles

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

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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 ZCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZCO, 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 ZCO registered?

BT05 ZCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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