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BD55 RXF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,957 mi
Last recorded116,957 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 RXF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 116,957 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 116,957 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 113,416 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 113,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 109,198 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 109,195 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 99,832 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 99,829 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/ door mirror damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,223 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 88,218 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

dip stick tip missing

Fail 4 Oct 2012 76,746 miles

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

unable to check o/s/r seat belt as child seat is fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2012 76,746 miles

unable to check o/s/r seat belt as child seat is fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2011 67,476 miles

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,422 miles

Oil leak

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

rear exhaustbox bracket broken

Fail 11 Oct 2010 59,422 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

rear exhaustbox bracket broken

Pass 3 Nov 2009 49,563 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,497 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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BD55 RXF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD55 RXF, 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 BD55 RXF registered?

BD55 RXF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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