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BF05 LDY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,185 mi
Last recorded96,185 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LDY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 96,185 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 96,185 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 91,588 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 84,689 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 76,891 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,595 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 64,588 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 56,160 miles

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

Front brake discs are slightly lipped

Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,924 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 37,524 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 37,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 29,906 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,168 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 LDY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red 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 BF05 LDY, 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 BF05 LDY registered?

BF05 LDY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is BF05 LDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 LDY 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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