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BF05 UMK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

64,551 mi
Last recorded64,551 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 UMK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 64,551 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,932 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen scratched but not affecting drivers view.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 58,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen scratched but not affecting drivers view.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,356 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 47,616 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread &sidewall

Fail 1 Mar 2013 47,616 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres cracked in tread &sidewall

Pass 18 Feb 2012 43,421 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 43,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 39,117 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 39,117 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,665 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,361 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 29,361 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 29,361 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 28,834 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 28,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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 UMK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UMK, 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 UMK registered?

BF05 UMK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 UMK shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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