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BJ05 PBF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,108 mi
Last recorded64,108 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 PBF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 64,108 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake mechanism not fully returning to stop

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components

Pass 4 Apr 2023 63,558 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 63,003 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 62,228 miles

all tyres cracking fronts worn on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,424 miles

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

tyres perished

Pass 5 Apr 2019 59,985 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 59,983 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,686 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 58,686 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,181 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,533 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,047 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 52,645 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,752 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 43,635 miles

(All) Tyre(s) have deterioration to the side walls

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front Tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 13 Jan 2011 34,993 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 28,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 21,423 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 11,989 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 PBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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