CarVerify

Free Car Check

OW05 BBX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,278 mi
Last recorded82,278 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 BBX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 82,278 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc worn

o/s/r wing damage and has slight sharo edge

Pass 22 Jul 2014 79,086 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,697 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 69,233 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 69,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 62,906 miles

front exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear brake pads worn low

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Aug 2011 62,906 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear brake pads worn low

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,454 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 48,496 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,721 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OW05 BBX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OW05 BBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OW05 BBX?

You can check the full history of OW05 BBX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OW05 BBX registered?

OW05 BBX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is OW05 BBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW05 BBX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OW05 BBX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OW05 BBX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.