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BF55 VWH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

116,613 mi
Last recorded116,613 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VWH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 116,613 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 111,337 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))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 111,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 106,125 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 100,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 94,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 94,783 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 87,082 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

n/s/f inner wing shield loose

slight front end impact damage

Pass 5 Mar 2020 82,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 73,493 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 73,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f dipped beam initially didn't work by the time I got round to check headlamp aim it was on advise replace bulb

Pass 1 Mar 2018 63,690 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 63,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,395 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 54,246 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 54,236 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 51,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 44,110 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 44,110 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,839 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,529 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,510 miles

front discs worn

n/s front and rear tyres close to legal limit

rear door handle missing

Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,037 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,820 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 23,681 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,672 miles

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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 VWH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

BF55 VWH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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