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BF55 VWN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

119,823 mi
Last recorded119,823 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 119,823 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 14 Dec 2023 119,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 3 Jan 2023 115,004 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 109,488 miles

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

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

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

Travel on hand brake

Pass 16 Dec 2020 104,485 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 99,769 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 99,769 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 93,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 87,634 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust strap corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 80,595 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded but not broken

Pass 5 Dec 2015 77,140 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 77,140 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 74,226 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 74,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 71,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 71,776 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 68,984 miles

unable to visually check brake pads

Fail 3 Jan 2013 68,984 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge & close to minimum legal limit - track check required

unable to visually check brake pads

Pass 18 May 2012 66,153 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/f tyre edge worn

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2011 59,158 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 59,158 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 52,857 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 46,200 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 46,200 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 46,189 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 46,189 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VWN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VWN, 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 VWN registered?

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

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