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BK05 VFL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,486 mi
Last recorded127,486 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 VFL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 127,486 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge of tyre badly worn. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 127,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge of tyre badly worn. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 117,291 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 117,291 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 108,795 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 108,793 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both rubbers split (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 96,530 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mangement light on

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s/r tyre has few small cuts inouter sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 13 Apr 2015 96,530 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mangement light on

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s/r tyre has few small cuts inouter sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2014 86,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 75,693 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 65,346 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2011 51,739 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,376 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 43,365 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 32,980 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 23,100 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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BK05 VFL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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