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BJ55 NTC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,179 mi
Last recorded142,179 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 NTC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 142,179 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Before Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Signs of Grease At Clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 142,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Before Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Signs of Grease At Clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 133,836 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 122,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 115,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak on underside of engine

Pass 21 Jan 2020 108,104 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 98,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 89,761 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 82,978 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 76,029 miles

front brake discs have surface rust.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,143 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 60,874 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 60,874 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,994 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 44,778 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,088 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,915 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 22,919 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 NTC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NTC, 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 NTC registered?

BJ55 NTC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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