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BL55 RAU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,394 mi
Last recorded65,394 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 RAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 65,394 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 65,371 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 49,249 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 49,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 47,344 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 43,617 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 38,422 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 32,496 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,137 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 RAU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RAU, 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 RAU registered?

BL55 RAU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is BL55 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 RAU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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