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BN55 LPC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,576 mi
Last recorded90,576 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 90,576 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 90,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 81,426 miles

Nearside Rear tyres crack

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,563 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,320 miles

tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 3mm, o/s/r on 4.5mm.

tyre size: 185/65/15 88T.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,540 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

tread depths: both front on 5.5mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 6m.

tyre size: 185/65/15 88H

various damage to bodywork.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,234 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicator bulbs badly faded.

tread depths: boh front on 6mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 5.5mm.

tyre size: 185/65/15 88T.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,910 miles

both rear indicator bulbs faded

tyre tread depths both front 7mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 6mm 185/65R15 88H o/s/r 88T

Fail 6 Sep 2013 45,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicator bulbs faded

tyre tread depths both front 7mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 6mm 185/65R15 88H o/s/r 88T

Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,653 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,381 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs pitted inner faces

rear brake imbalance 24%

Fail 31 Aug 2010 26,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all tyres have surface craccks to outer walls

Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,444 miles

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

all tyres have surface craccks to outer walls

Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,844 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 1 Sep 2008 19,458 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 LPC 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 80%.

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 LPC, 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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BN55 LPC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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