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BF05 UNB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,637 mi
Last recorded115,637 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 UNB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 115,637 miles

Front side wall damage to both front tyres

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 115,637 miles

Front side wall damage to both front tyres

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 108,428 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 108,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 98,833 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 17 Nov 2015 98,810 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 18 Nov 2014 89,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

side wall damage to both front tyres

Pass 18 Nov 2014 89,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

side wall damage to both front tyres

Pass 18 Nov 2013 79,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Nov 2013 79,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 69,830 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,620 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

COOLANT STAINING ON ENGINE POSS LEAK

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 66,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

COOLANT STAINING ON ENGINE POSS LEAK

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,149 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 61,149 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,286 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,992 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f foglight smashed.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,644 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

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 UNB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF05 UNB shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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