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BT05 WBF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,899 mi
Last recorded101,899 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 WBF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 101,899 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 91,407 miles

Both front lower arm bushes started to split

Both front tyres started to wear on edges

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front door mirror cracked

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 91,407 miles

Both front lower arm bushes started to split

Both front tyres started to wear on edges

Nearside front door mirror cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,970 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 56,970 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

both rear tyres perished

o\s\f tyre 2mm

rear wiper smearing

n\s\f tyre 1.6mm and bald on the outer edge

Fail 29 May 2009 43,399 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Centre and Rear exhaust corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2009 43,399 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Centre and Rear exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2008 32,107 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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BT05 WBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT05 WBF, 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 BT05 WBF registered?

BT05 WBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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