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BN05 RXL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,386 mi
Last recorded169,386 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 RXL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 169,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 167,285 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked not deep enough to reach ply or cords /tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging in operation (1.2.1 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel beam and both torsion bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 167,247 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked not deep enough to reach ply or cords /tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging in operation (1.2.1 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel beam and both torsion bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 164,560 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS AND SIDEWALLS, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION BEAM AND COMPONENTS, CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 164,533 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS AND SIDEWALLS, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION BEAM AND COMPONENTS, CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 161,461 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 161,442 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL, CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL, CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 159,508 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 157,178 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 157,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BADLY SPLIT. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged MIRROR GLASS CRACKED. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 154,697 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 152,134 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 152,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 147,823 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 144,338 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 139,771 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 131,150 miles

nearside door mirror lens cracked

Fail 30 May 2015 131,150 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside door mirror lens cracked

Pass 24 May 2014 118,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2014 118,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jun 2013 105,514 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 90,813 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 75,719 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 60,894 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,208 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 45,965 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 45,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,943 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 45,943 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,343 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 RXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RXL, 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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BN05 RXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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