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BF55 FRL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,499 mi
Last recorded87,499 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 FRL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 87,499 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 84,882 miles

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

n/s outer cv boot slightly split

Pass 14 Feb 2019 81,603 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 81,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 78,052 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 in rear ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 73,086 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre perished

Fail 3 Feb 2017 73,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 5 Feb 2016 68,054 miles

child seat fitted offside rear

offside front tyre is perished

Pass 11 Feb 2015 64,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2015 64,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 57,670 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2014 57,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2014 57,552 miles

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 53,860 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 53,860 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,616 miles

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims fitted.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 50,161 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Advise condition of front brake discs.

Advise nearside rear tyr ewall starting to crack.

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims fitted.

advise uneven wear on nearside front tyre plus close to legal limit.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,815 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,889 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 36,889 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 27,455 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 27,455 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 FRL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FRL, 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 FRL registered?

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

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