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BJ05 WFG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

176,631 mi
Last recorded176,631 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 WFG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 176,631 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 176,631 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 166,575 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 143,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear All components corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 130,678 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 120,094 miles

front tyres on limits

Fail 4 Nov 2015 120,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres on limits

Fail 17 Jun 2015 115,766 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 106,891 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 106,891 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 96,719 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 96,719 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 85,186 miles

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

front pads on limits and discs worn front tyre treads low rear box strap broken

Pass 4 Sep 2012 85,186 miles

front pads on limits and discs worn front tyre treads low rear box strap broken

Fail 3 Aug 2011 72,594 miles

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

baby seat in ns rear belt

Pass 3 Aug 2011 72,594 miles

baby seat in ns rear belt

Pass 12 Aug 2010 60,820 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 60,814 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 48,389 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 48,389 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,096 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 Jul 2008 34,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 WFG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 WFG, 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 WFG registered?

BJ05 WFG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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