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BN55 LPP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,701 mi
Last recorded118,701 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 118,701 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

accident damage to nearside

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

check engine light on

Fail 5 Oct 2017 118,683 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

accident damage to nearside

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

check engine light on

Pass 4 Oct 2016 103,782 miles

EML lamp illumated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked and perished but no cords showing or exposed

spare tyre illegal

Fail 4 Oct 2016 103,782 miles

EML lamp illumated

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked and perished but no cords showing or exposed

spare tyre illegal

Pass 8 Oct 2015 90,131 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 90,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x 4 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 75,965 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 75,963 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 75,937 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

nearside front and offside front of outer body sill areas are slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 72,014 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 72,012 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 67,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Standard fitment seat belt missing centre rear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box support bracket broken

outer edge of o/s/f tyre tread worn bald

slight evidence of possible diesel leak on undertray view obscured. further attention needed

Fail 23 Oct 2012 67,420 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Standard fitment seat belt missing centre rear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box support bracket broken

outer edge of o/s/f tyre tread worn bald

slight evidence of possible diesel leak on undertray view obscured. further attention needed

Pass 31 Oct 2011 58,554 miles

advise visual check of nsr seat belt child seat fitted advise osr indicator slight white light

Pass 4 Sep 2010 46,027 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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BN55 LPP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LPP, 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 LPP registered?

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

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