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BF05 NVZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,819 mi
Last recorded109,819 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 109,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2025 109,819 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2024 107,860 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 107,839 miles

Emissions unable to be completed miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 99,174 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 6 Oct 2022 99,174 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil level low

Pass 26 Aug 2021 88,758 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 88,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 82,140 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 82,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 75,691 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,047 miles

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

Nearside sill corroded and weak

Offside Front Inner pad worn

Fail 27 Mar 2018 67,735 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s sill corroded and weak

o/s front inner pad worn

Pass 4 Apr 2017 58,679 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s n/s front sills (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s rear tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,255 miles

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

cuts in n/s rear tyre

n/s rear tyre on 2mm

o/s front tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,585 miles

o/s front tyre edge worn

Pass 8 Apr 2014 38,551 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 37,980 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,980 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 35,324 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 35,324 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 32,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,948 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 30,715 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 27,095 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 23,986 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 NVZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 NVZ, 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 NVZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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