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BF55 VWL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,300 mi
Last recorded82,300 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VWL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 82,300 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 82,257 miles

Nearside Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering front outer sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering outer sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 80,154 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 80,154 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 76,972 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (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))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 73,538 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 73,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 70,095 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 70,094 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,920 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 61,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear ex weld split

Pass 12 Jul 2013 54,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 48,294 miles

slight blow on middle exhaust

Fail 18 Jul 2011 42,132 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 42,132 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 35,290 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,188 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,965 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 VWL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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