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BJ05 XAA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

28,103 mi
Last recorded28,103 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XAA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 28,103 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 25,366 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 24,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 24,224 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 24,015 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 23,705 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 23,705 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 23,368 miles

spare tyre cracking from age advise changing 185/65/15 £49.98

Pass 8 Apr 2017 21,719 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 20,824 miles

service light on

Pass 13 Apr 2015 19,916 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 18,812 miles

all 4xtyres cracking on side walls

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Apr 2013 17,653 miles

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

o/s/r tyre wide walls cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2012 16,508 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2011 14,302 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 11,703 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 9,076 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 7,214 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 XAA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XAA, 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 XAA registered?

BJ05 XAA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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