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MT05 BCZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

183,552 mi
Last recorded183,552 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 BCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 183,552 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 183,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.48 (1.76) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 178,927 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 178,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 170,852 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 170,819 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 165,231 miles

Centre rear seat belt stalk surround broken

Nearside rear door trim missing

Windscreen wipers are starting to smear

Fail 16 Oct 2017 165,123 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre rear seat belt stalk surround broken

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside rear door trim missing

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen wipers are starting to smear

Offside rear tyre looks like its been run flat at some point

Pass 3 Oct 2016 156,875 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 156,875 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 150,589 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 143,875 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 136,071 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 136,071 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 131,461 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2012 131,461 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2011 118,469 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 107,508 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 107,508 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

unable to test underside of engine bay due to covers

Pass 6 Oct 2009 94,574 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 94,574 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 77,270 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 77,270 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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MT05 BCZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MT05 BCZ, 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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MT05 BCZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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