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BN55 LOJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,325 mi
Last recorded143,325 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 143,325 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 143,325 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 140,634 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 140,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 135,085 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 135,083 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 129,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 123,553 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 123,553 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 115,143 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 115,143 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 104,868 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 104,868 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 96,065 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 96,065 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,609 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 81,609 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,313 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 69,313 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 55,623 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 LOJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LOJ, 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 LOJ registered?

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

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