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FT05 BLX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,455 mi
Last recorded89,455 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 BLX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 89,455 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 89,455 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 86,968 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 86,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 81,795 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 81,795 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 73,373 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 67,168 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 62,741 miles

***** STRONG ADVISE ***** heavy damage underneath drivers floor - floor and chassis damaged and heavily distorted - floor split

oil filler cap missing

Fail 30 Oct 2014 62,741 miles

***** STRONG ADVISE ***** heavy damage underneath drivers floor - floor and chassis damaged and heavily distorted - floor split

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 12 Oct 2013 56,673 miles

Exhaust back box clamp deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 56,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust back box clamp deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 52,633 miles

Boot handle loose

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2012 52,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Boot handle loose

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,128 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 50,128 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 42,949 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 42,949 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,597 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,791 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 BLX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 FT05 BLX, 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 FT05 BLX registered?

FT05 BLX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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