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BJ55 PXC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,083 mi
Last recorded90,083 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 PXC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 90,083 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 90,083 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,948 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 85,039 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 85,039 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,461 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,434 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

accident damage to rear

Fail 12 Apr 2013 70,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

accident damage to rear

Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,381 miles

both wipers worn

Fail 5 Mar 2012 44,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both wipers worn

Pass 5 Mar 2011 23,233 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,751 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 16,175 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 PXC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PXC, 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 PXC registered?

BJ55 PXC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ55 PXC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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