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BN55 LUE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,778 mi
Last recorded108,778 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LUE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 108,778 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 108,775 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,300 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 97,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,087 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 85,087 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,410 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 72,410 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 62,846 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,422 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,292 miles

front discs worn and pitted

Fail 1 Sep 2010 48,292 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,103 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,751 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 LUE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LUE, 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 LUE registered?

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

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