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BF55 HBK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,239 mi
Last recorded101,239 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HBK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 101,239 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 101,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 96,291 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 96,291 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Clamps tightened on test (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 92,046 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust sounds collapsed internally

Pass 29 Oct 2018 84,427 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 77,274 miles

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

advise burning smell and rattle from engine bay

advise inner rear wish bone bushes

advise n/s/f wing damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2017 77,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

advise burning smell and rattle from engine bay

advise inner rear wish bone bushes

advise n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2016 70,740 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 70,740 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 65,959 miles

Centre Rear child seat

Fail 7 Nov 2014 61,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat o/s/r

Pass 7 Nov 2014 61,616 miles

child seat o/s/r

Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,261 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 57,045 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,715 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 50,577 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,815 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 41,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,648 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 33,640 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 27,929 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 21,941 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 21,941 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 HBK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 HBK, 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 HBK registered?

BF55 HBK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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