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BF55 HCJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,235 mi
Last recorded50,235 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 50,235 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,435 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 47,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall 195/65-15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 44,658 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 44,658 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill has a hole in it (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge 195/65-15 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,916 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Sep 2015 40,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 34,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 31,242 miles

Nearside front and Offside front inner wing splash guards insecere and evidence of tyre rubbing but only touching when vehicle jacked up

Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,718 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear inner wheelarch protectors insecure

evidence of fouling by tyre to n/s front inner wheelarch protector

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

high level brake light not working

Fail 8 Sep 2012 29,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear inner wheelarch protectors insecure

evidence of fouling by tyre to n/s front inner wheelarch protector

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,051 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,695 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 27,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 26,032 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 26,032 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 HCJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HCJ, 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 HCJ registered?

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

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