MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,917 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter has very slight split at lower edge.
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (1.7.5c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Engine oil leak
Nearside and offside front outer sills spongy, will require attention for next year
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine oil leak
Nearside and offside front outer sills spongy, will require attention for next year
Nearside rear tyre on limit
Offside front lower arm, rear mounting startedd to deteriorate
Rear brake pads getting low
Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Heavy wear lip on front discs
Offside front lower arm, rear mounting startedd to deteriorate
Rear brake pads getting low
Engine oil leak
Offside front lower arm rear mounting started to split
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine oil leak
Front tyres wearing on outer edge
Offside front lower arm rear mounting started to split
Rear tyres cracking around sidewalls
O/side rear tyre surface cracking all over. N/side rear tyre sidewalls surface cracking. Front brake discs wear lipped but pads are good.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN55 BTY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 BN55 BTY, 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 BN55 BTY registered?
BN55 BTY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2005.
Is BN55 BTY safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN55 BTY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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