MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
windscreen damaged outside of swept area
windscreen damaged outside of swept area
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
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
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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
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)
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?
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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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