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DE05 BFY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,340 mi
Last recorded59,340 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 BFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 59,340 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 55,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 55,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 51,371 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 45,611 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 44,270 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,876 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 41,303 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 41,302 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 39,420 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 37,628 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,643 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,821 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,382 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 26,372 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 22,199 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,630 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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DE05 BFY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DE05 BFY, 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 DE05 BFY registered?

DE05 BFY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DE05 BFY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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