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BK05 RZJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,901 mi
Last recorded30,901 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 RZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 30,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 30,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective badly cracked on shoulder ()

Fail 7 Oct 2024 30,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine oil filler cap missing

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective badly cracked on shoulder ()

Pass 11 Mar 2022 29,424 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 28,773 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 27,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 26,609 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 26,609 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 25,715 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 24,854 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 24,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 23,899 miles

Offside front and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,748 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 21,293 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 19,773 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 17,990 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,125 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,259 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 12,389 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 9,769 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 RZJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RZJ, 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 RZJ registered?

BK05 RZJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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