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BG55 CFL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,530 mi
Last recorded79,530 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CFL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 79,530 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 79,521 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear damage to nearside rear outer sill

Nearside surface corrosion to outer sill

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 77,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2019 76,236 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 76,233 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 74,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 74,544 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body Sill excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 72,087 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 69,270 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 62,340 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear exaust mount deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2015 62,340 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear exaust mount deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2014 55,775 miles

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

rear exaust mount deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2013 49,970 miles

rear exaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2012 44,251 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 37,523 miles

front brakes on 23% imbalance

Pass 8 Nov 2010 30,487 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 30,416 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,389 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 17,253 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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BG55 CFL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BG55 CFL, 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 BG55 CFL registered?

BG55 CFL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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