MOT Status
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133,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to hub (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to near side rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all for corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear rear axle coroded
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer Edge ,Nail In tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Four Corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Axel Corroded
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Both front brake discs corrodded
Oil leak
Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front brake discs corrodded
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
head lamp aim only just in lower limits
large amount of stickers on ns edge of wind screen not in swept area at time of test but would recomend removal
spare wheel incorect size for this vehicle and tyre incorrect size for this vehicle
Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
head lamp aim only just in lower limits
large amount of stickers on ns edge of wind screen not in swept area at time of test but would recomend removal
spare wheel incorect size for this vehicle and tyre incorrect size for this vehicle
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine cover adrift new posts and clips reqd. cambelt due on age.
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine cover adrift new posts and clips reqd. cambelt due on age.
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF55 FPC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 BF55 FPC, 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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BF55 FPC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 September 2005.
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