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BF05 PXH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,087 mi
Last recorded134,087 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 PXH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 134,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

air bag light taped over at time of test

both outer sill heavily corroded

injector blowing

Fail 30 Jan 2018 134,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

air bag light taped over at time of test

both outer sill heavily corroded

injector blowing

Pass 25 Jan 2017 128,050 miles

Both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Nearside outer sill damaged at rear

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 119,624 miles

Both outer sills showing signs of corrosion at front

Nearside sill damaged at rear

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 119,624 miles

Both outer sills showing signs of corrosion at front

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

Nearside sill damaged at rear

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 109,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion at front

nearside sill damaged at rear

Pass 4 Feb 2015 109,816 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion at front

nearside sill damaged at rear

Pass 29 Jan 2014 99,522 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 88,799 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 88,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 66,756 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,408 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,500 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 55,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,181 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,812 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 PXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PXH, 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 PXH registered?

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

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