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BJ55 FFN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,990 mi
Last recorded118,990 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 FFN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2017 118,990 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer rear strap broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 h (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges (not yet to cords)

Offside Front tyre bald on edges (not yet to cords)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,474 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 102,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 95,044 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,060 miles

Coolent header tank loose slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust bracket on bck box snapped but system still secure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S sunvisor loose slightly

N/S/F wheel catching on mud guard slighty

N/S/R tyre cracking slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Oil level just above minimum

Fail 29 Aug 2013 85,954 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolent header tank loose slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust bracket on bck box snapped but system still secure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S sunvisor loose slightly

N/S/F wheel catching on mud guard slighty

N/S/R tyre cracking slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Oil level just above minimum

Pass 5 Sep 2012 81,374 miles

offside front tyre is on 1.6 mm on the inner side only,not within 3/4 of the tyre tread breadth.

rubber mat on drivers side footwell is catching the clutch pedal when fully depressed.

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt due to a child seat being fixed in place.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 76,993 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 76,993 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 51,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,238 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,797 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 26,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 8,776 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 FFN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 FFN, 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 FFN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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