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BN55 LRL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,289 mi
Last recorded130,289 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LRL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 130,289 miles

Light cut in nearside front tyre outer wall.

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside rear brake is binding slightly.

Rearbrake imbalance is at its maximum tolerance.Nearside is 30% behind offside.

Undertrtay is damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 129,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine oil on minimum.

Light cut in nearside front tyre outer wall.

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

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside rear brake is binding slightly.

Rearbrake imbalance is at its maximum tolerance.Nearside is 30% behind offside.

Undertrtay is damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 113,430 miles

Engine is running unevenly at idle speed.

Engine undertray is damaged and hanging low.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre is starting to crack and has worn close to the wear bars.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 113,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine is running unevenly at idle speed.

Engine undertray is damaged and hanging low.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre is starting to crack and has worn close to the wear bars.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 100,948 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 100,948 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 90,038 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 90,038 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,745 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 71,741 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 44,067 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 44,067 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LRL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LRL, 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 LRL registered?

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

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