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FY05 BBJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,182 mi
Last recorded81,182 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 BBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 81,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 64,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf wiper split but clearing screen

osf wiper splitting but clearing screen

Fail 28 Jul 2015 64,502 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)

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nsf wiper split but clearing screen

osf wiper splitting but clearing screen

tread and side walls of osr tyre starting to crack

Pass 28 Jul 2014 59,358 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,821 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 47,727 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 47,715 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Aug 2011 40,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres starting to wear on edges (steped tread)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 34,998 miles

center silencer braking up and starting too leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,419 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,144 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 24,144 miles

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

both rear tyre outer walls cracking

offside front tyre cracking and getting low

Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,926 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 20,926 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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FY05 BBJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY05 BBJ, 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 FY05 BBJ registered?

FY05 BBJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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