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BJ55 NUB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,129 mi
Last recorded116,129 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 NUB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2023 116,129 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed 25% of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed 50% of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when position lamps turned on brake lights are on (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 105,787 miles

Exhaust backbox rubbing against bumper

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15, Bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15, Bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15, Bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 105,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust backbox rubbing against bumper

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15, Bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15, Bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15, Bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 97,494 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 97,494 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 88,530 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 85,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 85,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 79,457 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 79,379 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 72,692 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 72,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 65,756 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 65,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,308 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 46,306 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 53,264 miles

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 Sep 2012 46,637 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 46,637 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 40,682 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 40,682 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,972 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,117 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,178 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 NUB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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