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BF55 FSN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,150 mi
Last recorded116,150 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 FSN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 116,150 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 115,993 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 93,474 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 93,474 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 82,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,867 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,754 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 55,620 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 55,620 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 44,904 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 44,904 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,218 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,940 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 19,222 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 15,446 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 FSN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FSN, 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 FSN registered?

BF55 FSN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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