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FA05 BXX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,288 mi
Last recorded79,288 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 BXX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 79,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 71,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 71,614 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,345 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 58,006 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,558 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 45,193 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 41,602 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 37,502 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,772 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,772 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,600 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 29,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 25,511 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 21,600 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,619 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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FA05 BXX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FA05 BXX, 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 FA05 BXX registered?

FA05 BXX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is FA05 BXX safe to buy?

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