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BF05 NVX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,589 mi
Last recorded125,589 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NVX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 125,589 miles

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Slack in handbrake

Fail 12 Oct 2017 125,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb insecure, retaining clip missing & headlamp bulb holder broken (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Offside front headlamp slightly insecure

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Slack in handbrake

Pass 11 Oct 2016 116,872 miles

Exhaust rear silencer hangers / strap in poor condition

Front brake discs in slight poor condition on inner face

Rear brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Pass 2 Oct 2015 112,012 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 106,907 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 101,965 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2013 101,965 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2012 96,180 miles

rear exhaust bracket/mounting deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2011 90,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 71,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,367 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 49,433 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil level low

Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,433 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil level low

Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,883 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 32,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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 NVX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NVX, 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 NVX registered?

BF05 NVX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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