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MT05 BBF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,588 mi
Last recorded78,588 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 BBF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 78,588 miles

Rear both tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2016 70,142 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 65,265 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear backbox hanger broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 1 Jul 2015 65,265 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear backbox hanger broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 9 Aug 2014 62,265 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system is still adequately supported

slight movement in the nearside front inner track rod

Fail 10 Aug 2013 57,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 57,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 48,785 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 44,109 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 44,109 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 38,388 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,107 miles

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)

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

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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MT05 BBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MT05 BBF, 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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MT05 BBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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