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BL55 FMX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,322 mi
Last recorded116,322 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 FMX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 116,322 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 116,300 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2016 109,299 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.(at 2mm)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 27 May 2016 109,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.(at 2mm)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 103,257 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 103,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 96,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 89,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,255 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 67,904 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 59,599 miles

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 20 Jun 2009 59,599 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 10 Jul 2008 51,611 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 51,611 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 FMX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL55 FMX, 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 FMX registered?

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

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