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BN55 LUH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,382 mi
Last recorded108,382 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2024 108,382 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 107,636 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 107,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 104,803 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 100,964 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 100,964 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 96,513 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 96,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 91,120 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 91,120 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 85,104 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,016 miles

both outter sills

Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,079 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,561 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 37,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2013 33,770 miles

oil cap missing

Pass 19 Oct 2011 30,334 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,239 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 23,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,276 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 LUH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LUH, 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 LUH registered?

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

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