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BN55 LPA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,296 mi
Last recorded181,296 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2020 181,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 169,318 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 169,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 154,356 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 140,662 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 140,662 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 124,920 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 124,920 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 107,060 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on insides

Fail 30 Apr 2015 107,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded on insides

Fail 6 May 2014 93,809 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 93,809 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,783 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 78,435 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 78,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 64,922 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 51,010 miles

exhaust rear silencer mounting strap corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,513 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,850 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 LPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LPA, 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 LPA registered?

BN55 LPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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