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BF05 LCZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,772 mi
Last recorded91,772 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 91,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2020 89,412 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 86,165 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 81,281 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 81,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions also cracked and perished on side wall (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 72,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm 185/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm 185/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 72,890 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rear box band broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn 26" standard blade (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn 26" standard blade (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test media holder removed from drivers view ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm 185/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm 185/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 58,823 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

front tyres very low badly perished

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Nov 2016 58,823 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wiper split

front tyres very low badly perished

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,832 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,174 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,641 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 24,912 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,192 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,453 miles

Nearside front tyre is cutting out both inner and outer edges.

Offside front tyre is cutting out the inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2010 20,696 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 18,769 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,883 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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BF05 LCZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LCZ, 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 LCZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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