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BF55 FOJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,918 mi
Last recorded57,918 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 FOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,918 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 53,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,660 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 46,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 42,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,429 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 35,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,859 miles

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,496 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 24,486 miles

n/s and o/s/f tyre treads wearing on outside edges.

rattle from exhaust.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 18,682 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 13,918 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 13,555 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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BF55 FOJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BF55 FOJ, 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 BF55 FOJ registered?

BF55 FOJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BF55 FOJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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