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OW05 BDX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,803 mi
Last recorded138,803 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 BDX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 138,803 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 138,803 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 126,468 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 117,486 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 109,055 miles

Offside Rear tyre wear to edges

Pass 5 Apr 2016 101,367 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,403 miles

sight rotation noise nearside front wheel

Fail 30 Mar 2015 93,228 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sight rotation noise nearside front wheel

Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,202 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2014 83,077 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,204 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,185 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,687 miles

Exhaust hanger has been repaired by welding

Exhaust heat shields insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 49,002 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,268 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 31,600 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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OW05 BDX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OW05 BDX, 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 OW05 BDX registered?

OW05 BDX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is OW05 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW05 BDX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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