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BJ05 DSX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,774 mi
Last recorded67,774 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 DSX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 67,774 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,046 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 58,648 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 54,664 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 49,688 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 46,765 miles

All 4 tyres Perrished

Pass 8 Dec 2014 42,528 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 38,667 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer mountin corrded and broken

Fail 31 Dec 2012 34,094 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 34,094 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,622 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 29,622 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 24,338 miles

Advise all 4 road tyres perishing.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 20,483 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,677 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 16,677 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,295 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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BJ05 DSX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DSX, 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 DSX registered?

BJ05 DSX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is BJ05 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 DSX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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