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BW05 CFP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,931 mi
Last recorded127,931 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 CFP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2014 127,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 127,931 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 112,912 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2013 112,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 98,047 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 83,822 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 83,822 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 70,571 miles

elec coolant fan motor very noisey

fuel flap missing

Fail 5 Aug 2010 70,263 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

elec coolant fan motor very noisey

fuel flap missing

Pass 11 Jul 2009 53,655 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 53,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,311 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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BW05 CFP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BW05 CFP, 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 BW05 CFP registered?

BW05 CFP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is BW05 CFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW05 CFP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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