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BF55 OCU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,659 mi
Last recorded93,659 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 OCU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 93,659 miles

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

Coil spring corroded o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2019 93,629 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 86,079 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s front link arm (2.4.G.2)

rear anti roll bar corroded

spare wheel bracket siezed

Fail 4 Jan 2018 86,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s front (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working o/s rear (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s front link arm (2.4.G.2)

rear anti roll bar corroded

spare wheel bracket siezed

Pass 6 Jan 2017 78,636 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 78,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2016 78,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,192 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 64,096 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 56,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2013 56,654 miles

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 50,581 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 50,581 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 43,412 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,722 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,689 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,297 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 OCU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 OCU, 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 OCU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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