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FG05 BVZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

124,167 mi
Last recorded124,167 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 BVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 124,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 124,150 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2022 122,560 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 122,554 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 Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills have extensive welding repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 121,648 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 121,634 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 120,940 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

no cap on coolant bottle

under body corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2020 120,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near drum brake (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

no cap on coolant bottle

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2019 119,282 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 119,279 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,507 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS AT FRONT GETTING WEAK

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% BOTH (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 117,456 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

BOTH OUTER SILLS AT FRONT GETTING WEAK

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% BOTH (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 113,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 113,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 109,265 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 109,115 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported MIDDLE SUPPORT (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 104,319 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 97,889 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 97,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 89,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coolant level low

corrosion to exhaust system

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2012 83,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to radiator

noise from engine

radiator has signs of a leak

wheel trims fitted (o/s/f missing)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 83,357 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to radiator

noise from engine

radiator has signs of a leak

wheel trims fitted (o/s/f missing)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 75,631 miles

radiator damp at bottom of core

Pass 27 Jan 2010 67,697 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 67,165 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 60,582 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 54,872 miles

offside side rear tyre surface cut outer sidewall ( not to ply )

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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FG05 BVZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FG05 BVZ, 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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FG05 BVZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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