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BF55 HBL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,246 mi
Last recorded134,246 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 134,246 miles

MIL inoperative

Fail 3 Jul 2023 134,244 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

MIL inoperative

Pass 21 Apr 2022 123,744 miles

front heat shield insecure

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

MIL on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel movement in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 123,716 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

MIL on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel movement in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

front heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2021 104,367 miles

MIL lamp on

Fail 18 Mar 2021 104,365 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

MIL lamp on

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 92,715 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 92,715 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 84,460 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 77,592 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 72,842 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,715 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 56,182 miles

O/S/R tyre worn low + stepped on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,382 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,818 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 42,762 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 30,866 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 21,690 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 13,573 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 HBL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HBL, 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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BF55 HBL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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