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BF05 NWC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

191,450 mi
Last recorded191,450 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NWC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 191,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 178,720 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 178,720 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 167,182 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 167,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 162,011 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured front & rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 149,170 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2014 138,701 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 138,701 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 135,223 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 128,340 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 121,506 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 121,496 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 109,914 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 109,914 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 105,781 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 105,781 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 88,819 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 88,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 69,232 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 NWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NWC, 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 NWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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