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BF55 OED

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,386 mi
Last recorded86,386 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 OED
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 86,386 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 83,761 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 75,469 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 70,235 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 70,052 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system starting to rust and deteriorate

nearside front tyre wearing on both edge's

Fail 5 Sep 2012 65,933 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,933 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 61,929 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,140 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight damage to nearside rear light lense

Fail 6 Sep 2010 52,140 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight damage to nearside rear light lense

Pass 29 Aug 2009 42,275 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 29 Aug 2009 42,275 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,890 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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 OED is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OED, 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 OED registered?

BF55 OED is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BF55 OED shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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