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BF55 FPC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

133,082 mi
Last recorded133,082 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 FPC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 133,082 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 133,080 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 128,748 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 128,742 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 125,574 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 125,574 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 121,415 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 121,225 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 117,320 miles

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))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 117,313 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 113,706 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 104,481 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 85,001 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 85,001 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,319 miles

Both front brake discs corrodded

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2017 76,319 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,875 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 70,875 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,209 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 64,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,306 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 59,306 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,429 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 53,429 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,558 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 46,523 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,879 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 38,294 miles

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.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,294 miles

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.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,778 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,657 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 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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