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BN05 WSL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,148 mi
Last recorded133,148 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 WSL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 133,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 131,685 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2017 129,595 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 127,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wing has surface corrosion, No sharp edges

Fail 14 Mar 2016 127,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wing has surface corrosion, No sharp edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 124,700 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 121,903 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 121,903 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 119,767 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 116,482 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 112,818 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 108,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 104,935 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,184 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 WSL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WSL, 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 WSL registered?

BN05 WSL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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