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BL05 WMF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,107 mi
Last recorded95,107 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 WMF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 95,107 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Slight Travel On Handbrake - Efforts Ok

Pass 20 Nov 2020 90,121 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Front spring corroded

rear wiper split and not working

Fail 17 Nov 2020 90,121 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking power steering sensor leaking badly (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Front spring corroded

centre exhaust mount bracket broken

rear wiper split and not working

Pass 16 Nov 2019 87,638 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 87,638 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 81,423 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 81,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 74,636 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 14 Nov 2016 67,710 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 67,710 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 59,602 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn and perishing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre worn and perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 Nov 2015 59,602 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre worn and perishing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn and perishing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2014 51,150 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,615 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 38,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 38,958 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,501 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 36,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,505 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 27,319 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,560 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 18,042 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 WMF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WMF, 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 WMF registered?

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

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