MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,626 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front steering arm play in inner knuckle joint
Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge heavily
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear inner sills corroded
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values measured at 5.02 limit is 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front steering arm play in inner knuckle joint
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge heavily
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear inner sills corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Emissions not tested Back box holed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **on limit** (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Steering arm slight play
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside outer sill soft thumb pressure
Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Outer sill soft to finger and thumb pressure but not in a prescribed area
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Outer sill soft to finger and thumb pressure but not in a prescribed area
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front inner track rod has slight play
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
child seats fitted so unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts
light scratching on windscreen
under body shield fitted obscuring some components
Battery covered
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Battery covered
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn and corroded
front brake pads worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Airbag light on
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyres perishing in tyre sidewalls
nail in offside rear tyre
nearside rear tyre on 1.6-3mm & on 2-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread
offside front wiper blade slightly split on end
strong advise rear exhaust metal mountig braket not fully secure
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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BF55 HDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 HDU, 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 HDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2005.
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