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BF55 HFA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

153,716 mi
Last recorded153,716 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 153,716 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 153,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2022 146,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 146,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 137,786 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 137,571 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))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 137,571 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 134,640 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 134,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 129,173 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 129,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 120,964 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 114,853 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 114,851 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 106,623 miles

26% rear brake inbalance

Pass 20 Aug 2015 93,098 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 79,360 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,833 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 65,833 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 53,469 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres perrishing

Fail 9 Aug 2012 53,469 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres perrishing

Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,160 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 41,160 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,837 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,186 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 17,186 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 7,819 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 7,819 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 HFA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 HFA, 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 HFA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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