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PE05 BLN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,692 mi
Last recorded85,692 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 BLN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 85,692 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 85,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 81,067 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 80,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 74,527 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 74,527 miles

Emissions not tested due to the condition of the exhaust system (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 68,550 miles

exhaust tail pipe holed

Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,102 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,785 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 53,785 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 53,172 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 51,410 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 49,279 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 46,480 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 39,154 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 33,884 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 33,884 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 27,071 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 22,475 miles

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

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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PE05 BLN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PE05 BLN, 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 PE05 BLN registered?

PE05 BLN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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