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BL05 CHX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,455 mi
Last recorded137,455 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 CHX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 137,455 miles

Body Damage To N/S

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged All Rear (7.1.2 (d))

Tailgate Difficult To Open

Pass 16 Apr 2020 130,209 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edges

o/s headlamp damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2020 130,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front tyres worn on the inner edges

o/s headlamp damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2019 117,237 miles

Front tyres heavily worn on the edges

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

Rear seat belt clasps damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2019 117,229 miles

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

Front tyres heavily worn on the edges

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

Rear seat belt clasps damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2018 110,342 miles

Nearside sill weak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear seatbelt buckle casings damged

Pass 24 Apr 2017 97,768 miles

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

Rear seat clasp/buckle casings damged

n/s outer sill weak

Pass 20 Apr 2016 90,275 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 80,841 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,841 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,518 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 61,225 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,720 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,831 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 45,831 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning light on

slight perrishing to tyres

vehicle only just passing diesel smoke test /// recommend engine service

Pass 9 Jan 2010 35,377 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 26,932 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perrished on sidewalls

rear brakes squeeling when brakes applied

Fail 20 Jan 2009 26,931 miles

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

all 4 tyres slightly perrished on sidewalls

rear brakes squeeling when brakes applied

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 CHX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BL05 CHX, 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 CHX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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