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BF55 VYH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,693 mi
Last recorded65,693 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VYH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 65,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 65,693 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 64,951 miles

Nearside side repeater lens is missing

Offside Rear outer sill is damaged

Offside Rear quarter panel is damaged

boot handle trim insecure

both rear tyres are cracked between the tread

Fail 31 May 2019 64,950 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside side repeater lens is missing

Offside Rear outer sill is damaged

Offside Rear quarter panel is damaged

boot handle trim insecure

both rear tyres are cracked between the tread

Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,407 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Outer sill slightly weak

Fail 17 Apr 2018 60,398 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high poor image check bulb (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water turned to jelly (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

check tracking when tyres and bushes replaced wearing tyres badly

n/s wing repeater lense missing works as intended

o/s outer sill weak and spungy at front

Pass 13 Oct 2016 53,003 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 52,996 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box bracket broken.system still secure

Fail 6 Oct 2014 44,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Oct 2014 44,314 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Oct 2013 39,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre low

Fail 3 Oct 2013 39,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre low

Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,582 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 23,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear and spare tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,982 miles

both rear and spare tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 6 Sep 2010 17,383 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 14,791 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 11,296 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 VYH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

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

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