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BK05 CDN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,358 mi
Last recorded113,358 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 CDN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 113,358 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 2-3MM WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 106,877 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 106,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 99,784 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 99,784 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 92,403 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken

Pass 8 Jan 2014 92,403 miles

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken

Pass 17 Jan 2013 82,600 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,560 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 58,319 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,334 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 55,334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,229 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,399 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre is slightly fouling inner wheel liner

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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BK05 CDN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK05 CDN, 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 BK05 CDN registered?

BK05 CDN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is BK05 CDN safe to buy?

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