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BJ05 TYZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,279 mi
Last recorded84,279 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 TYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 84,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion across rear axle all suspension components

Pass 27 Mar 2025 83,457 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear and front ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 26 Mar 2025 83,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear and front ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 27 Mar 2024 82,557 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

surface corrosion to rear axle and all suspension components

Fail 27 Mar 2024 82,556 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to rear axle and all suspension components

Pass 14 Mar 2023 80,886 miles

surface corrosion to rear axle and towbar mountings and all front suspension components

Pass 30 Mar 2022 80,270 miles

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

surface corrosion to all front suspension components

surface corrosion to all rear suspension components and axle

Pass 24 Mar 2021 79,715 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 79,715 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 78,537 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,546 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,311 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 72,273 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front and middle of outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,174 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion axle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,784 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,696 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 57,692 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,639 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,169 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 45,064 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres cracked/cracking, near side rear worse

spare tyre cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2011 44,943 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

rear tyres cracked/cracking, near side rear worse

spare tyre cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Tyre Slightly Perished

Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,117 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 32,117 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,757 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 TYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ05 TYZ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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