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BJ05 DUH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,154 mi
Last recorded144,154 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2023 144,154 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Pinch Bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Aug 2022 136,324 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 123,270 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 123,270 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 117,854 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 112,925 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 108,938 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 105,301 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 101,045 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 101,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 97,992 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 92,521 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

front brake discs lipped and scored inner edges

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Pass 15 Apr 2013 82,159 miles

Rear tyres worn and cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 71,925 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 64,550 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,695 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 53,486 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,594 miles

both front and rear tyres outer surface slightly perished

unable to test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat been fitted

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 DUH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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