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BF55 VXN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,651 mi
Last recorded110,651 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 110,651 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

on full lock o/s/f spring touches body

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 May 2018 110,527 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

on full lock o/s/f spring touches body

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 May 2017 102,891 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 26 Apr 2017 102,688 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2016 93,376 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 87,031 miles

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

advise aux drive belt not fitted correctly in bottom crankshaft pulley

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 79,814 miles

auxilary drive belt split

both rear tyres perishing

spare tyre perishing and split

Pass 23 Feb 2013 69,798 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 64,290 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 64,282 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 58,170 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,976 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 41,695 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2009 41,695 miles

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,819 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to side wall

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 VXN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

BF55 VXN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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