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BF55 VXJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,957 mi
Last recorded58,957 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 58,957 miles

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

Nearside Outer sil weak

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

Offside Rear seat belt clasp casing insecure/damaged

Fail 8 May 2018 58,872 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Outer sil weak

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

Offside Rear seat belt clasp casing insecure/damaged

Pass 13 May 2017 54,301 miles

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

both front tyre's worn on outter edge

front brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 51,421 miles

front brake disc corroded and lipped

Fail 21 Nov 2016 51,420 miles

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

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

front brake disc corroded and lipped

Pass 2 Dec 2015 45,535 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 39,197 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

spare tyre flat

Pass 27 Nov 2014 39,197 miles

spare tyre flat

Pass 20 Dec 2013 33,719 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 27,100 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,100 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,252 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 18,572 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 15,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 12,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Sep 2008 12,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VXJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VXJ, 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 VXJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF55 VXJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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