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BK05 VFR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,255 mi
Last recorded140,255 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 140,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 140,242 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 1.76 l/m Actual 3.70 l/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 122,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 122,140 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 109,937 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 98,402 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 86,748 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,953 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,019 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 55,748 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 54,219 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 48,277 miles

Exhaust strap modified

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 48,277 miles

Exhaust strap modified

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2010 41,276 miles

rear silencer strap is corroded

Pass 9 May 2009 34,049 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 34,047 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 34,047 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,112 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 VFR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VFR, 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 VFR registered?

BK05 VFR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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