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BJ05 FEK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,185 mi
Last recorded106,185 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 FEK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 106,185 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 100,416 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 100,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 92,134 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 83,893 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 83,892 miles

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2017 75,045 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 May 2017 75,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 68,080 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 60,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 60,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,889 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,730 miles

All tyres tread area starting to perish

Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,445 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,300 miles

possible front pads next service

Pass 16 Jul 2010 21,991 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 14,672 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 4,303 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 3,874 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 FEK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol 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 FEK, 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 FEK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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