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BD05 FWS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,483 mi
Last recorded165,483 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FWS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2024 165,483 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2023 163,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 163,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster seized (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2022 161,200 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 161,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flexy (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flexy (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 159,731 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 158,011 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 152,135 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 148,345 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 148,332 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 145,907 miles

Nearside Front outer sill which is not in a prescribed area is corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 145,883 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front outer sill which is not in a prescribed area is corroded

gear box oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 142,057 miles

FRONT Number Plate Cracked

Pass 8 May 2015 140,380 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres Have Light Cracking To Outer Sidewalls

FRONT Numberplate Cracked

N/S/R Registeration Plate Lamp Dull

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)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 129,557 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 129,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 112,296 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 93,757 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 74,787 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 74,787 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 68,109 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 56,505 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 56,505 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 47,071 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 FWS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD05 FWS, 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 FWS registered?

BD05 FWS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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