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MM05 BPE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,416 mi
Last recorded131,416 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 BPE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2016 131,416 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

no rear seats fitted at the time of test

Pass 3 Dec 2015 114,878 miles

All 4 tyres worn on edge

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 103,695 miles

gearbox leaking

Fail 6 Jan 2015 103,695 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

gearbox leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2013 89,852 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 75,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Dec 2012 75,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Dec 2011 62,608 miles

offside front tyre worn on sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2010 49,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2009 37,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Dec 2009 37,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,629 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 24,690 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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MM05 BPE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MM05 BPE, 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 MM05 BPE registered?

MM05 BPE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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The MOT history for MM05 BPE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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