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BL05 MFY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,865 mi
Last recorded98,865 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 MFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2016 98,865 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault warning screen (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (1.8)

engine management shows a fault

rear exhaust box tyed up with wire

Pass 26 Oct 2015 96,584 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 93,796 miles

rear tail box exhaust tied up with metel wire beause exhaust bracket rusted away

Pass 1 Oct 2013 87,141 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 77,729 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,424 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 57,300 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,370 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,271 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 MFY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MFY, 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 MFY registered?

BL05 MFY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is BL05 MFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 MFY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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