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FA05 BZH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,299 mi
Last recorded125,299 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 BZH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 125,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broke (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 125,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broke (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 119,717 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 119,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 112,486 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust heat shild damaged

exhaust rusted

front coil springs rusted

Fail 31 Aug 2017 112,486 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust heat shild damaged

exhaust rusted

front coil springs rusted

wipers not tested

Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,235 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insucure

Fail 25 Aug 2016 105,229 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insucure

Pass 25 Aug 2015 96,407 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 96,404 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 86,316 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 86,316 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 77,840 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 65,829 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 65,801 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 May 2011 56,818 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 56,818 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,704 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,790 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 32,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,232 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 BZH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FA05 BZH, 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 BZH registered?

FA05 BZH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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