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BD05 FWO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,779 mi
Last recorded91,779 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FWO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 91,779 miles

SIGNIFICANT corrosion(holed) to O/S/F outer sill, near passenger seat, front mounting point

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Spare tread + bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 91,771 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section, rearmost rubber hanger split & ineffective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread(185/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

SIGNIFICANT corrosion(holed) to O/S/F outer sill, near passenger seat, front mounting point

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Spare tread + bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 80,308 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 80,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 76,623 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 76,621 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 75,340 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear light unit cracked

Fail 3 May 2018 75,340 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 x exhaust rubbers deteriorated (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear light unit cracked

Pass 4 May 2017 68,938 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 68,938 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 57,714 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly out of shape on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 51,571 miles

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

Rear tyres worn slightly out of shape on edges

Pass 8 May 2014 47,228 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 46,901 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

rear silencer support strap corroded through (exhaust still adequatly supported)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 43,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear silencer support strap heavily corroded

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,425 miles

rear silencer support strap heavily corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 32,734 miles

shallow cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 13 May 2010 27,494 miles

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

rear wiper blade split at ends

very small cracks in sidewalls of both rear tyres

Pass 21 May 2009 21,588 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 16,729 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 16,729 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear wiper blade split

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 FWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FWO, 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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BD05 FWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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