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BF05 LCV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,500 mi
Last recorded190,500 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LCV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 190,500 miles

Offside Rear torsion arm has slight play in the baring

Fail 18 Apr 2018 190,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split inner (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear torsion arm has slight play in the baring

Pass 19 Dec 2016 183,970 miles

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

exhaust cover loose

oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2016 183,970 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating disc and pads (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust cover loose

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 179,322 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 173,327 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 170,748 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 7 Apr 2014 170,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 15 Apr 2013 160,506 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 148,239 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhust tail silencer metal mounting crodded

front brake pads low

hand brake cable return spring missing

ront brake discs worn both sides

Pass 27 Jun 2010 126,102 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 105,378 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 76,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 12 Mar 2008 76,010 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade starting to 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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BF05 LCV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BF05 LCV, 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 LCV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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