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BJ05 DHA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,459 mi
Last recorded114,459 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 DHA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 114,459 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 89,450 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 89,450 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,189 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Apr 2015 73,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,895 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,600 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,692 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

oil fillercap missing

Fail 28 Mar 2012 49,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

oil fillercap missing

Pass 11 Apr 2011 42,585 miles

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

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

boot area cluttered

brake pipes greased

engine over/under covers fitted

rear wiper deteriortated

Fail 11 Apr 2011 42,585 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

boot area cluttered

brake pipes greased

engine over/under covers fitted

rear wiper deteriortated

Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bootspace has box in

both rear tyres sidewalls showing signs of age and are deteriorating

brake pipes greased

plastic engine covers fitted on top and underneath

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2010 37,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bootspace has box in

both rear tyres sidewalls showing signs of age and are deteriorating

brake pipes greased

plastic engine covers fitted on top and underneath

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2009 32,515 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,700 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 27,700 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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BJ05 DHA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ05 DHA, 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 BJ05 DHA registered?

BJ05 DHA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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