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BJ05 HDV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,219 mi
Last recorded95,219 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 HDV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 95,219 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 95,217 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

sticker in windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2018 92,192 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 92,192 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 88,656 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 88,653 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel injector leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box support broken (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 84,531 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 78,503 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 78,398 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 71,346 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 64,914 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,100 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 49,812 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,508 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,384 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 25,878 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 HDV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HDV, 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 HDV registered?

BJ05 HDV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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