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BN05 DGF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,278 mi
Last recorded73,278 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 DGF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 73,278 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

passenger front outer sill corroded. not excessive.

Fail 25 Sep 2020 73,234 miles

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

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

passenger front outer sill corroded. not excessive.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 69,470 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 69,433 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,606 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pressure sensor (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,618 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 58,618 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,268 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,055 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,935 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm. o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm. rear no.plate deteriorating.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 23,163 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 23,145 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,971 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 17,769 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 15,641 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 13,151 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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BN05 DGF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN05 DGF, 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 BN05 DGF registered?

BN05 DGF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BN05 DGF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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