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BJ55 VPM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,314 mi
Last recorded84,314 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 84,314 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2017 78,307 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 69,688 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seats ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 69,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seats ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 60,895 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 55,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,399 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 50,399 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 44,901 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 44,901 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 36,328 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2010 29,749 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 25,031 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 20,343 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 VPM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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