MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill area (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight play l/h steering arm
drivers sun visor missing
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL05 HBC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 HBC, 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 BL05 HBC registered?
BL05 HBC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2005.
Is BL05 HBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL05 HBC shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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