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BF55 HCY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,194 mi
Last recorded101,194 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HCY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 101,194 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 101,194 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 91,869 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 91,869 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 82,432 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 73,820 miles

Both front outer sills have bubbles of corrosion

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light illuminated on dash

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear exhaust support bracket slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2015 73,820 miles

Both front outer sills have bubbles of corrosion

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light illuminated on dash

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear exhaust support bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2014 65,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 58,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2012 52,616 miles

Advise uneven wear on offside plus nearside front tyres.

Advise nearside front tyre tread close to legal limit.

Advise slight play in nearside ront steering .

Fail 26 May 2012 52,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise nearside front tyre tread close to legal limit.

Advise slight play in nearside ront steering .

Advise uneven wear on offside plus nearside front tyres.

Pass 21 May 2011 45,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2010 37,883 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,609 miles

rear tyres are heavily perished on side walls

spare tyre has a bulge

Fail 1 Sep 2009 31,575 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyres are heavily perished on side walls

spare tyre has a bulge

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,522 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 HCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HCY, 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 HCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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