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BJ05 LYX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,437 mi
Last recorded87,437 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LYX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 87,437 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 87,437 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 78,684 miles

Front front wiper blades smearing slightly

Rear rear boot cannot be opened from outside

Fail 23 Mar 2020 78,684 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate bulbs inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front front wiper blades smearing slightly

Rear rear boot cannot be opened from outside

Pass 28 Mar 2019 66,235 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 55,360 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 51,288 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,253 miles

osf tyre low on inner edge,osr tyre cracking

slight movement/splits in front wishbone bushes

Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,603 miles

exhaust bracket corroding

slight cracking on osr tyre

slight play through steering rack

splits in front wishbone bushes

Fail 26 Mar 2015 42,602 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust bracket corroding

slight cracking on osr tyre

slight play through steering rack

splits in front wishbone bushes

Fail 24 Mar 2014 38,677 miles

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

osr tyre cracking/pressure low

slight play through steering rack

splits in front wishbone bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,677 miles

osr tyre cracking/pressure low

slight play through steering rack

splits in front wishbone bushes

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,911 miles

front side repeaters discoloured

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,605 miles

engine running lumpy [intermittern]

nsf inner wishbone bush slight split

osf tyre cracking/cut in tread,nsf tyre wearing low on outer edge,nsr tyre worn on outer edge,

tread splitting on nsr tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,115 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 20,733 miles

osf side repeater discoloured

tread low on nsf tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2009 15,236 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 9,309 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 LYX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LYX, 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 LYX registered?

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

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