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BJ55 EZO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,242 mi
Last recorded96,242 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 EZO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 96,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 96,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 87,095 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 2mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,784 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,406 miles

covers and trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jan 2018 78,406 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

covers and trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Feb 2017 72,934 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 72,934 miles

Nearside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 68,098 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 64,333 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 59,850 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,278 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,583 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 45,583 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 37,745 miles

both rear tyres severly perrished

Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,102 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,505 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 20,505 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,825 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 EZO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol 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 EZO, 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 EZO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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