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BN55 LTV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,850 mi
Last recorded28,850 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 28,850 miles

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

wheel trims fitted at time of test preventing full inspection of brake pads

Pass 9 Sep 2016 135,910 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 135,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 119,531 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake pads/discs worn.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside & nearside front tyres worn, wearing on inner edges.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 119,240 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake pads/discs worn.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside & nearside front tyres worn, wearing on inner edges.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 101,015 miles

Engine oil level slight low.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 101,003 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine oil level slight low.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 84,670 miles

exhaust rear box mounting brackets insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2013 84,670 miles

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

exhaust rear box mounting brackets insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,046 miles

Nearside front centre wheel trim missing

Nearside rear tyre tread depth on boarder line

Fail 14 Sep 2012 71,046 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front centre wheel trim missing

Nearside rear tyre tread depth on boarder line

Pass 27 Aug 2011 58,231 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,815 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,248 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,124 miles

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

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 LTV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LTV, 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 LTV registered?

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

Is BN55 LTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 LTV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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