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DE05 BZL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,621 mi
Last recorded106,621 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 BZL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 106,621 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 106,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 103,842 miles

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

front inner brake pads wearing low

n/s/f cv boot starting to leak

slight blow on exhaust front

Fail 27 Mar 2020 103,842 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

front inner brake pads wearing low

n/s/f cv boot starting to leak

slight blow on exhaust front

Pass 28 Mar 2019 98,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,542 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 93,542 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 88,012 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 88,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view blade too small (8.2.1c)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 81,575 miles

Child seat fitted preventing test of full adult belt.

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing test of some components.

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

Offside Rear Tyre punctured.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Radiator leaking.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (1.4.A.2f)

Various oil leaks.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 81,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child seat fitted preventing test of full adult belt.

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing test of some components.

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

Offside Rear Tyre punctured.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Radiator leaking.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (1.4.A.2f)

Various oil leaks.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 75,367 miles

Engine coolant/antifrezze level low.

Engine oil level low.

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

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

Fuel level low.

Nearside front coil spring is corroded.

Offside front coil spring is corroded.

Rear wiper blade split.

scracth to windscreeen from worn wiper blades just outside of zone 'B'

Fail 14 Mar 2015 75,367 miles

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

Engine coolant/antifrezze level low.

Engine oil level low.

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

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

Fuel level low.

Nearside front coil spring is corroded.

Offside front coil spring is corroded.

Rear wiper blade split.

scracth to windscreeen from worn wiper blades just outside of zone 'B'

Fail 13 Mar 2014 71,507 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 71,507 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2013 66,825 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 66,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,742 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,292 miles

Exhaust Back box securing clamp / strap corroded and split. Back box secure.

Front wiper blades smearing.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 52,290 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Back box securing clamp / strap corroded and split. Back box secure.

Front wiper blades smearing.

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

Power assist pipes securing bracket missing PAS pipes touching and chaffing on fuel supply line. Fuel line not leaking.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,804 miles

rear exhaust box not supported hanger broken away

unable to properly test rear seatbelts 3x childseats fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2009 39,632 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 39,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers carpet insecure and fouling pedals

Pass 12 Apr 2008 27,168 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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DE05 BZL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DE05 BZL, 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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DE05 BZL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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