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FT05 BVO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,623 mi
Last recorded131,623 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 BVO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 131,623 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 121,255 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 May 2018 121,255 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 May 2017 131,191 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 105,447 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 95,937 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 89,631 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 82,368 miles

front tyres cracking

o/s/r sill damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2012 72,087 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

damage to offside sill

Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,087 miles

damage to offside sill

Fail 23 Apr 2011 65,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside outer sill heavily damaged

rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

rear numberplate light lense missing

Pass 23 Apr 2011 65,435 miles

offside outer sill heavily damaged

rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

rear numberplate light lense missing

Pass 16 Apr 2010 58,412 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to offside outer sill

Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both wiper blades split

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,638 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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FT05 BVO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT05 BVO, 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 BVO registered?

FT05 BVO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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