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BF55 VVJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,248 mi
Last recorded147,248 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 147,248 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower inner and outer sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower inner and outer sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 rear arms both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 147,248 miles

Central Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower inner and outer sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower inner and outer sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 rear arms both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 138,806 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 138,773 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 133,224 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 133,224 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 126,367 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 126,367 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 117,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65 15 88t @1.6mm bald and stepped inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 117,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65 15 88t @1.6mm bald and stepped inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 107,593 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 107,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65r15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 98,845 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 89,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,290 miles

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Fail 24 Oct 2013 77,088 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 77,088 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 63,863 miles

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

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

top of windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 24 Oct 2012 63,672 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

top of windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 27 Oct 2011 51,608 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 51,608 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,774 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 40,774 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

crack out of wiper zone

Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,247 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 25,385 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,385 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front 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 VVJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VVJ, 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 VVJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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