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BF55 HBU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,371 mi
Last recorded85,371 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 85,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 85,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 84,754 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 83,775 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 83,124 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 82,341 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 81,037 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 81,037 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 78,396 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Ancillary belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 78,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Ancillary belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 71,891 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 71,891 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 64,267 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 59,960 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 59,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65-15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 53,901 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 53,901 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 46,950 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Feb 2013 40,933 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,957 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 23,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,231 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 15,991 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 9,514 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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BF55 HBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HBU, 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 HBU registered?

BF55 HBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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