MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,423 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s/f lower screen chip and cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
o/s/and n/s/ outer sills slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s/f lower screen chip and cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
o/s/and n/s/ outer sills slight corrosion
Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked and perished.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outer sills holed at fronts
o/s/r tyre cracked and perished
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear exhaust brackets bodged
slight play in steering rack
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear exhaust brackets bodged
slight play in steering rack
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
air bag light on
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ55 AEL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 AEL, 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 AEL registered?
BJ55 AEL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.
Is BJ55 AEL safe to buy?
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