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BN55 LTO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,365 mi
Last recorded168,365 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LTO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 168,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill badly corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside body damage

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Aug 2021 168,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer sill badly corroded

Offside body damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 165,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Aug 2020 165,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2019 163,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

spare tyre perished

various body damage

Fail 2 Aug 2019 163,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

spare tyre perished

various body damage

Pass 5 Jul 2018 158,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play requires replacing asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 152,623 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 152,619 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 142,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted covering various components

Pass 22 Jun 2015 131,013 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 130,835 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 121,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o ring missing off nearside front lower ball joint dust cover

Pass 22 May 2013 113,628 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 113,628 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2012 93,165 miles

a/f stain around water pump area

chips in front windscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2011 73,265 miles

chips in front windscreen

wiper blades weak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,642 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,149 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,165 miles

ADVISE Nail in N/S front tyre

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 LTO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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