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BF55 HDH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,051 mi
Last recorded106,051 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HDH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 106,051 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2020 106,051 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2019 99,110 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 99,110 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2018 92,484 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,164 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Engine under tray secured with cable ties

Light scratching to the windscreen "A & B zones

Fail 2 Mar 2017 87,164 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Engine under tray secured with cable ties

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Light scratching to the windscreen "A & B zones

Pass 2 Apr 2016 74,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 65,954 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,306 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,402 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,002 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 46,002 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,922 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,588 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,463 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 24,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 HDH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HDH, 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 HDH registered?

BF55 HDH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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