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BJ55 AEN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,980 mi
Last recorded104,980 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 104,980 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2020 104,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 86,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2019 86,710 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 67,260 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 66,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 60,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 60,791 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 54,640 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,480 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 47,189 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,544 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 43,544 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs heavily lipped and worn

Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,908 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,587 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 35,587 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,590 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,241 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,366 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 AEN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red 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 BJ55 AEN, 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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BJ55 AEN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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