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BL55 FMU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,189 mi
Last recorded139,189 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 FMU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 139,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front sill has hole in. not in any prescribed areas

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/f sill weak

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 5 Mar 2018 139,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished can see cords 185/65r15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65r15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front sill has hole in. not in any prescribed areas

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/f sill weak

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2017 131,292 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 124,027 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 115,976 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2014 108,262 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust strap rotting through

Pass 5 Mar 2013 96,137 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 86,434 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 76,489 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,974 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 2 Mar 2009 52,334 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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BL55 FMU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BL55 FMU, 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 BL55 FMU registered?

BL55 FMU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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