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BF05 LBO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,136 mi
Last recorded135,136 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 135,136 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the outer edge

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 123,795 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower movement in seat

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 123,795 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower movement in seat

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 114,564 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front slight movement lower seat base

Pass 31 Mar 2017 104,491 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 96,932 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 96,926 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EML illuminated

Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,316 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,643 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 74,625 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 65,607 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 56,911 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,911 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,719 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,107 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,775 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 33,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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BF05 LBO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF05 LBO, 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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BF05 LBO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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