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BF55 SLU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,069 mi
Last recorded102,069 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 102,069 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 102,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 90,712 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 90,712 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 85,247 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 85,052 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 85,050 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt unclip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2019 82,641 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 82,641 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 78,730 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,352 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,708 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 68,708 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 63,623 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 63,623 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 59,428 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 54,547 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 54,547 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,559 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Pass 10 Aug 2011 42,814 miles

CLULCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Fail 11 Aug 2010 36,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front tyres 2mm / 0mm on inner edges

rear blade split

Pass 11 Aug 2010 36,597 miles

front tyres 2mm / 0mm on inner edges

rear blade split

Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,862 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 29,862 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,128 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 SLU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

BF55 SLU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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