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FT05 BAU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,271 mi
Last recorded115,271 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 BAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 115,271 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2022 115,269 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 114,167 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear brakes binding

Fail 9 Sep 2021 114,165 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer mounting bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear brakes binding

Pass 26 Aug 2020 113,191 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 109,853 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 105,091 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 105,091 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 100,393 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 94,318 miles

Oil leak gear box ()

Nearside Rear number plate light dimer than other one

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight scratching on front screen

Fail 8 Aug 2016 94,269 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear number plate light dimer than other one

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak gear box ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight scratching on front screen

Pass 4 Aug 2015 83,866 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 76,359 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 69,586 miles

ratttle / knock front suspension suspcect roll bar links

Fail 5 Aug 2013 69,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ratttle / knock front suspension suspcect roll bar links

Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,960 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 60,960 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 49,217 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 41,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2009 33,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

off side rear light cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2009 33,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

off side rear light cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr amd rear centre belts not tested-child seats fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2008 22,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr amd rear centre belts not tested-child seats fitted

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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FT05 BAU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FT05 BAU, 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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FT05 BAU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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