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BJ05 DUY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

135,029 mi
Last recorded135,029 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 DUY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 135,029 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 132,031 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 131,971 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 127,800 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 127,800 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 122,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 122,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 117,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 117,825 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 113,983 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 112,750 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 112,749 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 106,488 miles

Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 97,599 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 97,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre perished

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 7 Mar 2017 89,530 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 82,254 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 73,817 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,557 miles

BOTH LOWER ARM BUSHES SPLIT/WORN

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

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

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES PERISHED

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK

Fail 11 Mar 2014 65,557 miles

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

BOTH LOWER ARM BUSHES SPLIT/WORN

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

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

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES PERISHED

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK

Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 59,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,280 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED

Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,062 miles

n/s/r o/s/r tyres cracks on side walls inner

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,961 miles

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

NOTE - FRONT TYRES REQUIRE REPLACING ASAP.

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,402 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 28,074 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 DUY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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