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CA05 BMV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,261 mi
Last recorded137,261 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 BMV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 137,261 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High stop lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive also oil filler cap missing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 137,261 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill. seat mount. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill. seat mount. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced too dim (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High stop lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting on end. clearing ok (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive also oil filler cap missing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 132,358 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 130,191 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 128,448 miles

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

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

windscreen has damage in n/s lower corner

Fail 26 May 2015 128,448 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

windscreen has damage in n/s lower corner

Pass 23 Jun 2014 115,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 103,441 miles

Front wipers poor.

Nearside rear tyre smooth on outer edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 95,307 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 88,270 miles

Exhaust mount deteriorated, system still fully supported.

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 68,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 68,526 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,160 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge out of shape slightly

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2008 22,347 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,772 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 21,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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CA05 BMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CA05 BMV, 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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CA05 BMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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