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BL05 VCD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

193,200 mi
Last recorded193,200 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 VCD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 193,200 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 161,335 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 82,995 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 74,461 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 65,523 miles

engine cover loose

oil filler cap missing

damage to front and rear bumpers

damage to nearide door and sill

Fail 11 Jul 2012 65,503 miles

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

damage to front and rear bumpers

damage to nearide door and sill

engine cover loose

oil filler cap missing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,156 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly perished

Pass 30 Jun 2010 47,752 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front discs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2009 37,693 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VCD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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