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BJ55 EZP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

112,064 mi
Last recorded112,064 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 EZP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 112,064 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bothsides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 112,036 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bothsides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bothsides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 106,615 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 106,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low bothsides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bothsides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 99,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,964 miles

unable to check front passenger seat belt and rear due to baby seats fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2018 94,964 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

unable to check front passenger seat belt and rear due to baby seats fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 87,343 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 87,254 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 81,335 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 81,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 73,266 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 73,266 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 65,460 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 65,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,478 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 58,374 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 51,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,570 miles

VIBRATION THROUGH STEERING!?

power steering pipes mounting bracket & bolt loose/insercure.

rear tyre side walls deterioating. rear exhaust strap corroded.

Fail 24 Sep 2010 40,409 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

power steering pipes mounting bracket & bolt loose/insercure.

rear tyre side walls deterioating. rear exhaust strap corroded.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 333,141 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,024 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 EZP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 EZP, 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 EZP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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