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BN55 BVA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,735 mi
Last recorded78,735 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 BVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 78,735 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 78,735 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 70,547 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 63,107 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 61,363 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 59,568 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,966 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,250 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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BN55 BVA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BVA, 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 BVA registered?

BN55 BVA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is BN55 BVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 BVA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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