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BF55 VVM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,933 mi
Last recorded100,933 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 100,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV boot ON THE LIMIT NOW (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear OSR and NSR inner sill's corroding

Rear axle corroding

Fail 19 Jan 2026 100,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV boot ON THE LIMIT NOW (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear OSR and NSR inner sill's corroding

Rear axle corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2025 93,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Along outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ON LIMIT NOW (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Nearside and Offside shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2025 93,570 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Wearing outer edge as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Along outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ON LIMIT NOW (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Nearside and Offside shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

Spare tyre soft

Pass 7 Feb 2024 86,050 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - worn smooth on the inner edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end gaiter perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Moisture around the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 85,868 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - worn smooth on the inner edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end gaiter perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Moisture around the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 72,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 worn near smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

wiper blades poor

Pass 6 Feb 2022 59,398 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 58,961 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 45,362 miles

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))

rear exhaust mounting broken, system secure at time of test

Fail 27 Jan 2021 45,362 miles

Nearside 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))

rear exhaust mounting broken, system secure at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2020 32,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 18,029 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 17,925 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 17,925 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 17,723 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 17,051 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 16,459 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 16,002 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 15,309 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 14,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 14,223 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 12,849 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 11,330 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 8,747 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 VVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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