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BF05 OLW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,577 mi
Last recorded108,577 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 108,577 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 108,577 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 98,410 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 98,405 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 93,680 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 89,029 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge, O/S/R tyre close to legal limit and both rear tyres have a nail

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 83,390 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 77,829 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 71,776 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,820 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 58,778 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,202 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,226 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,127 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 OLW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OLW, 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 OLW registered?

BF05 OLW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 OLW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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