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BF05 UMO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016
Pass 7 Apr 2015 98,874 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 98,610 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Excessive oil leak under engine.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 86,425 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,866 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 68,533 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 68,533 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,617 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 59,617 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,229 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,316 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 43,316 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,999 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 UMO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UMO, 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 UMO registered?

BF05 UMO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is BF05 UMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 UMO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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