MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' temp. repair (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle due to bodywork damage (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plus cracking on outer wall (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' temp. repair (8.3.1a)
EML shows a fault
Nearside Front side light dim
Nearside Front wing damaged
Offside Rear light unit loose
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
EML shows a fault
Nearside Front side light dim
Nearside Front wing damaged
Offside Rear light unit loose
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
item removed from drivers view
EML shows a fault
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres perishing
nearside front tyre rubbing on inner arch liner
rear light units slightly insecure
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
EML shows a fault
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres perishing
nearside front tyre rubbing on inner arch liner
rear light units slightly insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres starting to perish
nearside front tyre rubbing on inner wheel arch cover
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres starting to perish
nearside front tyre rubbing on inner wheel arch cover
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
INJECTORS BLOWING BY
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 LNU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 BN55 LNU, 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 LNU registered?
BN55 LNU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2005.
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