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BJ55 AKZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,762 mi
Last recorded62,762 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 AKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 62,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 57,313 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 57,310 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 53,689 miles

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

condition of front and rear brake discs

Pass 21 Jan 2017 46,741 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no rear seats fitted

rear brake pads worn

rear exhaust bracket rusty/ weak

slight leak around power steering rack area

Fail 21 Jan 2017 46,741 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no rear seats fitted

rear brake pads worn

rear exhaust bracket rusty/ weak

slight leak around power steering rack area

Pass 19 Jan 2016 41,633 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 40,014 miles

N,S,R, TYRE PERISHING

N.S.MIRROR GLASS MISSING.

Fail 2 Dec 2014 40,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N,S,R, TYRE PERISHING

N.S.MIRROR GLASS MISSING.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 37,611 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 31,910 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 31,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 27,382 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 23,369 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 17,784 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 10,741 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 10,491 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 AKZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AKZ, 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 AKZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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