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BF55 SBU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,732 mi
Last recorded96,732 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 SBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,732 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 91,792 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 91,792 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 83,214 miles

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

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

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

both front brake disks lipped

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 29 Aug 2015 74,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 67,496 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,049 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,471 miles

Nearside and Offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished

Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,240 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished and slightly split

n\s\r tyre 3mm and cracking

o\s\r brake binding slightly (roller brake test ok)

o\s\r tyre 4mm and cracking

rear indicators slightly white

rear wiper smearing slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2009 26,006 miles

Both front lower arm bushes slightly perished

Rear silencer split around joint area- not blowing

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,903 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 SBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

BF55 SBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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