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BJ05 TZA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,036 mi
Last recorded185,036 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 TZA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 185,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sills badly corroded and weak

Pass 25 Nov 2024 183,065 miles

brake pipes corroded

sills corroded and weak

underbody and suspnsion corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 180,056 miles

Nearside Front screen cracked

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

both rear lights cracked

sills corroded and weak

Pass 19 Oct 2022 173,527 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases will need replacing soon (6.1.2 (a))

brake pipes corroded

sills corroded and weak

slight play in rear radus arms

Pass 2 Jun 2021 166,075 miles

both sills corroded and weak

Pass 28 May 2020 157,381 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 145,084 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 134,140 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 121,895 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 108,930 miles

slight fraying to offside front seatbelt

Fail 23 Mar 2016 108,922 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

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

slight fraying to offside front seatbelt

Fail 26 Mar 2015 98,012 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 98,012 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,907 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 81,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,141 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 53,232 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 53,232 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,361 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,205 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,573 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 26,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 TZA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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