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BL05 ZVX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,705 mi
Last recorded128,705 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 128,705 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 109,356 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 97,273 miles

Child seat fitted to OSR seat

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 97,273 miles

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

Child seat fitted to OSR seat

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 84,756 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 84,705 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 70,782 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 70,782 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 57,583 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 57,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 47,380 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,129 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 ZVX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZVX, 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 ZVX registered?

BL05 ZVX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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