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BD05 FXB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,183 mi
Last recorded64,183 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 64,183 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 64,183 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 57,663 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 57,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,121 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,659 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,417 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 47,417 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,014 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 38,577 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,185 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,769 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,430 miles

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

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

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 FXB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FXB, 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 FXB registered?

BD05 FXB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is BD05 FXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 FXB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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