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BF55 VWY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,780 mi
Last recorded139,780 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VWY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 139,780 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 120,299 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 120,299 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 102,204 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 102,196 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 95,645 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 87,237 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 87,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,030 miles

Exhaust bracket deteriorated but still fully supporting exhaust

both rear tyres have cracks in the tread, no cords or ply exposed

Fail 20 Feb 2012 79,030 miles

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

Exhaust bracket deteriorated but still fully supporting exhaust

both rear tyres have cracks in the tread, no cords or ply exposed

Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,483 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,743 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,610 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread [within limits]

Pass 10 Sep 2008 45,951 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 VWY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VWY, 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 VWY registered?

BF55 VWY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BF55 VWY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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