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DU05 BZC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,288 mi
Last recorded104,288 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 BZC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 104,240 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 96,437 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 96,376 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' vertical scratches to windscreen within Zone A (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve splitting (4.1.D.1e)

engine under tray fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 81,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 81,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 76,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 76,359 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 69,148 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,148 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 62,771 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,574 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 56,574 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,959 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 40,216 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 40,216 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 38,081 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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DU05 BZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DU05 BZC, 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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DU05 BZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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