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BJ55 NCZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,043 mi
Last recorded101,043 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 NCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 101,043 miles

N/S/R wheel slight bukled!

Oil leak

unable to check nsr seat belt!

Pass 25 Nov 2013 97,536 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 97,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 94,001 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 94,025 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 94,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 94,040 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 94,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 79,349 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 79,349 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,920 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,888 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NCZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NCZ, 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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What year was BJ55 NCZ registered?

BJ55 NCZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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