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BU05 XGF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,235 mi
Last recorded83,235 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XGF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 83,235 miles

Advise both front tyres just legal to pass at time of test

Advise slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar end link

Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,659 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 68,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 54,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 48,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks on nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 28 May 2012 44,917 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 40,574 miles

full size spare fitted to nsf .

Fail 24 May 2011 40,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

full size spare fitted to nsf .

Pass 24 May 2010 33,418 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 25,970 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 20,519 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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BU05 XGF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU05 XGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU05 XGF registered?

BU05 XGF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is BU05 XGF safe to buy?

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