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BF55 HFC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,732 mi
Last recorded68,732 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HFC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 68,732 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,270 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 65,248 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 60,309 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 60,309 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,640 miles

Both front suspension arm rubber bushes slightly worn

Exhaust back box noisy

Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jan 2015 48,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2014 43,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jan 2014 43,844 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2013 37,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jan 2013 37,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 29,861 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,022 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 23,373 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HFC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF55 HFC registered?

BF55 HFC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for BF55 HFC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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