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BD05 ABF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,651 mi
Last recorded84,651 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ABF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 84,651 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 84,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 82,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 82,649 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 82,279 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 82,279 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 81,070 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 76,916 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 76,916 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 70,287 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,517 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 59,584 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 54,528 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 54,528 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 47,356 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 41,547 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 34,815 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 27,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracked / perished

Fail 16 Dec 2010 27,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres cracked / perished

Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,720 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 12,090 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 11,937 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 11,349 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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BD05 ABF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 BD05 ABF, 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 BD05 ABF registered?

BD05 ABF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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The MOT history for BD05 ABF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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