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BF55 FRO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,059 mi
Last recorded106,059 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 FRO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 106,059 miles

o/s n/s front link bars slighty worn

Fail 11 Oct 2021 106,058 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

o/s n/s front link bars slighty worn

Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 94,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 84,690 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 84,690 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 79,601 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,516 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

small cracks n/s+o/s rear tyres inner+outer sidewalls

Fail 2 Oct 2017 75,515 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s+o/s outer sills (5.2.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

small cracks n/s+o/s rear tyres inner+outer sidewalls

Pass 21 Sep 2016 72,299 miles

small surface cracks n/s+o/s rear tyres

Pass 17 Sep 2015 70,730 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,569 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 25 Sep 2013 52,303 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,218 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,025 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,944 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 41,944 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,837 miles

n/s/r trye cracking to side wall

Fail 29 Sep 2010 35,791 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r trye cracking to side wall

Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,692 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 23,391 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 FRO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FRO, 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 FRO registered?

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

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