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BJ55 AEC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,799 mi
Last recorded92,799 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 AEC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 92,799 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 92,784 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,546 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 71,843 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,978 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,641 miles

Rear silencer strap,emergency repair noted, seek specalist advice ..

Fail 26 Sep 2013 54,641 miles

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

Rear silencer strap,emergency repair noted, seek specalist advice ..

Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,213 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer support strap corroded.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 47,213 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer support strap corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,327 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 28,171 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel tank cap cover held together with tape

Pass 28 May 2009 22,640 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,875 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 AEC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ55 AEC, 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 AEC registered?

BJ55 AEC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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