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BL05 TXX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,121 mi
Last recorded98,121 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 TXX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 98,121 miles

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 98,121 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 93,569 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 93,569 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 86,559 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 86,559 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,304 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

spare wheel loose

Fail 8 Mar 2016 76,304 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

spare wheel loose

Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,328 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 64,328 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 45,001 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,973 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,955 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 16,175 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 15,370 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 TXX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TXX, 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 TXX registered?

BL05 TXX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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