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BL05 CHF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

71,516 mi
Last recorded71,516 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 CHF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2025 71,516 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sill repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount bush / bearing worn

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sill repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged low on psi/bar (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 70,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 68,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged perished with edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cup corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 66,947 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer edge of tread has worn

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Spare tyre defective low on psi/bar plus perished ()

Fail 20 Jun 2022 66,947 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front power steering pump noise when on lock

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer edge of tread has worn

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Spare tyre defective low on psi/bar plus perished ()

Pass 8 Jun 2021 64,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

wipers smear

Fail 2 Jun 2021 64,227 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

wipers smear

Pass 11 Jun 2020 61,574 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 59,970 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 59,970 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 57,526 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 57,526 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 55,326 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 55,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,199 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked around outer side wall

Fail 20 Jun 2016 53,197 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked around outer side wall

Fail 19 Jun 2015 51,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 51,653 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,421 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,550 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,465 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,298 miles

Offside wiper smearing screen

Fail 19 Apr 2011 35,298 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside wiper smearing screen

Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipe slightly wet

scratches on front windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,223 miles

near side rear tyre starting to perish slightly on side wall

off side rear tyre starting to perish slightly on side wall

power steering pipe looks wet

Pass 8 May 2008 22,594 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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BL05 CHF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 BL05 CHF, 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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BL05 CHF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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