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BF55 RYM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,154 mi
Last recorded121,154 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 RYM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 121,154 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 116,467 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 116,465 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2020 111,998 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades are perishing (3.4 (b) (i))

the rear wiper blade is perishing

Pass 12 Feb 2019 107,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases the rear silencer has split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

the nearside outer sill is slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 100,923 miles

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

power steering pipes damp

Fail 14 Feb 2018 100,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

power steering pipes damp

Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,611 miles

power steering pipes damp close to excessive

Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,134 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 84,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 78,437 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 78,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 72,176 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 72,176 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 66,226 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 25 Feb 2013 66,226 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 1 Dec 2011 61,867 miles

air bag light on

Fail 1 Dec 2011 61,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 6 Dec 2010 50,805 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 50,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 41,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking(perished)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 41,778 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking(perished)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,172 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 RYM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RYM, 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 RYM registered?

BF55 RYM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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