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BJ05 DTF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,541 mi
Last recorded142,541 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 DTF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 142,541 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 132,901 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 128,301 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 121,097 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre heavily worn and below legal limit on inner edge of tread

Pass 15 Sep 2014 114,305 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 10 Sep 2013 106,983 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 100,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 87,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2012 87,918 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,349 miles

auxiliary ribbed belt perished & cracking

borderline uneven operation of rear brake effort

brake hoses perished

fluctuation to front brake peadings

front brake disc inner faces heavily corroded & lipped

fuel system heavily pressurised when fuel cap was checked

kerb damage to wheel trims

rear service brakes heavily imbalanced

rear wiper smearing screen

slight bind to NSF brake

Fail 22 Mar 2011 79,349 miles

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

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

slight bind to NSR brake

auxiliary ribbed belt perished & cracking

borderline uneven operation of rear brake effort

brake hoses perished

engine bay undertray insecurely fitted

fluctuation to front brake peadings

front brake disc inner faces heavily corroded & lipped

fuel system heavily pressurised when fuel cap was checked

kerb damage to wheel trims

rear service brakes heavily imbalanced

rear wiper smearing screen

slight bind to NSF brake

Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,171 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,202 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,628 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 DTF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DTF, 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 DTF registered?

BJ05 DTF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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