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BF55 VWP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,629 mi
Last recorded85,629 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 85,629 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 85,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 82,149 miles

both sides front outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 78,822 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 76,975 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

spare wheel missing at the time of the test

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2016 76,975 miles

engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

spare wheel missing at the time of the test

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 71,726 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 64,894 miles

exhaust back box corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2014 64,893 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust back box corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2013 59,300 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,681 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,740 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,007 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,747 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,296 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 VWP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

BF55 VWP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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