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BJ05 OZO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,764 mi
Last recorded168,764 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 168,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

blow by from injectors

n/s/r caliper poss damp

Fail 8 Jun 2011 168,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

blow by from injectors

n/s/r caliper poss damp

Fail 15 May 2010 136,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2010 136,207 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 98,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 98,784 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 46,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2008 46,889 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 OZO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OZO, 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 OZO registered?

BJ05 OZO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is BJ05 OZO safe to buy?

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