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BJ55 ADX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

112,622 mi
Last recorded112,622 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ADX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 112,622 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 112,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer body sill badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 109,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front body sill badly corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 1 Mar 2023 109,463 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front body sill badly corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 2 Mar 2022 106,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s front body sill badly corroded, not in a prescribed area

Fail 1 Mar 2022 106,149 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot not secured (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s front body sill badly corroded, not in a prescribed area

Pass 8 Mar 2021 103,380 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 103,380 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 101,806 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 101,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 96,974 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 96,974 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,228 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 87,559 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,654 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 82,654 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,106 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 76,106 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 69,773 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 69,773 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,983 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,600 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust box mount corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2011 47,828 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,828 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,837 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,771 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 27,934 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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BJ55 ADX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BJ55 ADX, 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 BJ55 ADX registered?

BJ55 ADX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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