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BF55 VVZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,466 mi
Last recorded107,466 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 107,466 miles

n/s/r sill slightly damaged

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2016 107,463 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

n/s/r sill slightly damaged

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 105,670 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 105,666 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 103,704 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 101,395 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 99,559 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 99,559 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 97,267 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Sep 2011 97,267 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2010 92,963 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

outer wall n/s/r tyre slightly scuffed

Fail 13 Oct 2009 87,676 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 87,676 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 86,566 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Strongly adv, n/s/f tyre close to legal limit, n/s/r tyre outer wall worn, Tracking check, Full brake inspection, Fuel cover missing.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 86,566 miles

Strongly adv, n/s/f tyre close to legal limit, n/s/r tyre outer wall worn, Tracking check, Full brake inspection, Fuel cover missing.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 64,977 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Suspect front brake pads low, Slight o/s/r brake binding, n/s/r tyre outer wall worn, Plastic cover over brakes/steering.

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 VVZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

BF55 VVZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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