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BJ55 EZV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,642 mi
Last recorded119,642 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 EZV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 119,642 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Rear wiper split

Fail 27 Jan 2017 119,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Rear wiper split

Pass 23 Jan 2016 110,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2014 97,704 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 84,248 miles

Nearside rear indicator dis-coloured

Slight edge wear on front tyres

Spare wheel missing and carrier temporarily secured

Unable to see front brake pads through wheel trims

Fail 12 Sep 2013 84,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear indicator dis-coloured

Slight edge wear on front tyres

Spare wheel missing and carrier temporarily secured

Unable to see front brake pads through wheel trims

Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 73,228 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 60,702 miles

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

n.s.f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

n.s.r tyre worn on inner + outer edges

Fail 9 May 2011 60,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n.s.f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

n.s.r tyre worn on inner + outer edges

Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,030 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 49,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,156 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 38,156 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 EZV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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