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BF55 HBY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,889 mi
Last recorded172,889 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 172,889 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged smll cut on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 169,653 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 169,651 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 167,465 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 160,431 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

Fail 8 Mar 2019 160,428 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 148,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 130,702 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 130,702 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 117,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 117,269 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 101,522 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 84,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 84,425 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 69,114 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM MARK

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 3 Aug 2012 69,114 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM MARK

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,366 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades split

Pass 2 Aug 2010 41,205 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,932 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 21,231 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 17 Jul 2008 21,231 miles

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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 HBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HBY, 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 HBY registered?

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

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