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BF55 HBN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,311 mi
Last recorded71,311 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,311 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 16 Jul 2014 58,201 miles

clutch pedal,rubber pad missing--

Fail 15 Jul 2014 58,199 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal,rubber pad missing--

Pass 12 Jul 2013 48,871 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 48,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

clutch pedal ,pad missing---both front tyres uneven wear outer edges---

Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,651 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 32,894 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 25,230 miles

Unable to check near side rear seat belt as child seat fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2010 25,230 miles

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

Unable to check near side rear seat belt as child seat fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 17,662 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 10,678 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 10,678 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 HBN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HBN, 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 HBN registered?

BF55 HBN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is BF55 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 HBN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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