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BF55 FRK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,457 mi
Last recorded118,457 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 118,457 miles

Drivers display indicating airbag fault

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jul 2018 118,457 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Drivers display indicating airbag fault

Exhaust system corroded at middle to rear attachment

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front bumper damaged

Rear wiper worn/splitting

Pass 28 Jun 2017 112,954 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 109,698 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 109,698 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 98,581 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 98,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 88,445 miles

near side rear tyre low on outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,463 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,029 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 67,472 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,947 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 60,947 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 49,453 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 49,453 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,832 miles

Front brake pads worn, seem low, recommend further inspection.

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 34,832 miles

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

Front brake pads worn, seem low, recommend further inspection.

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

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 FRK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FRK, 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 FRK registered?

BF55 FRK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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