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BK05 VFW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,483 mi
Last recorded91,483 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 VFW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 91,483 miles

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

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front subframe has light corrosion

n/s o/s front steering arms has slight play

rear axle heavily corroded

rear back box deteriorating

Fail 13 Apr 2017 91,426 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s o/s outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported mounting bracket snapped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front subframe has light corrosion

n/s o/s front steering arms has slight play

rear axle heavily corroded

rear axle heavily corroded

rear back box deteriorating

Pass 15 Apr 2016 85,635 miles

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s o/s steering arms has play

Fail 11 Apr 2016 85,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing edges and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working n/s o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s o/s steering arms has play

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,667 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres perashing

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s o/s front inner drumsticks has slight play

n/s/f side repeter slightly showing white

n/s/r rear has child seat fitted

rear axle corroded

rear brake ferrules has light corrosion

rear shock bushes has light deteriation

Pass 12 Apr 2014 64,038 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all steering and suspension components corroded

n/s+o/s front outer sills begining to feel soft

rear axle corroded

wipers begining to smear screen

Pass 23 Mar 2013 55,951 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,732 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,682 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,244 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,183 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,435 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 VFW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VFW, 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 VFW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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