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BJ05 PCV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,862 mi
Last recorded93,862 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 PCV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 93,862 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 93,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 89,267 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 82,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 82,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 74,567 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 74,552 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 65,904 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 61,004 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 54,161 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 47,879 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 47,632 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 46,581 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 46,579 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake fluid dripping from brake backplate (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Jun 2015 43,152 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jun 2015 43,152 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jul 2014 40,078 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 36,810 miles

both rear outer tyre walls cracked

exhaust back box mounting strap broken

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Jul 2013 36,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear outer tyre walls cracked

exhaust back box mounting strap broken

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,289 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,481 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,413 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 22,532 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,267 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear wiper blade split

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 PCV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PCV, 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 PCV registered?

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

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