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BJ55 PTZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,827 mi
Last recorded92,827 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 PTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 92,827 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 92,827 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 82,193 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 82,193 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 72,745 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Jan 2015 72,598 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Jan 2014 63,337 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 63,067 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,608 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 54,510 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 44,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,319 miles

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

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

o/s front and n/s rear tyres getting low on edges

spare good but on steel wheel

Fail 7 Dec 2010 35,319 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s front and n/s rear tyres getting low on edges

spare good but on steel wheel

Pass 14 Dec 2009 26,857 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 18,171 miles

offside park brake readings lower than the nearside park brake readings

Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,454 miles

o/s rearbrake caliper arm not resting on stop and not giving full efficiency

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 PTZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PTZ, 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 PTZ registered?

BJ55 PTZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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