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BN55 XZW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,018 mi
Last recorded151,018 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 XZW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 151,018 miles

Central Rear reg plate lights taped in place

rear seats removed belts not tested

Fail 16 Jan 2019 151,016 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched fouling drop link on full left lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plies exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear reg plate lights taped in place

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear seats removed belts not tested

Pass 24 Jan 2018 139,078 miles

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

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

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Jan 2018 139,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2017 120,358 miles

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear seat belt taped to cover damage

Rear rear seats not fitted rear seat belts not tested

both front wiper blades split on ends

rear tailgate difficult to open

Fail 31 Jan 2017 120,356 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint worn top (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear seat belt taped to cover damage

Rear rear seats not fitted rear seat belts not tested

both front wiper blades split on ends

rear tailgate difficult to open

Pass 3 Feb 2016 107,784 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

engine oil low

Fail 2 Feb 2016 107,776 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine black smoke (7.4.B.3b)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

engine oil low

Pass 16 Jan 2015 97,895 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 97,895 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 93,544 miles

nearside rear light lens cracked fog part

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

offside rear tyre cracking badly

Fail 25 Feb 2014 93,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

nearside rear light lens cracked fog part

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

offside rear tyre cracking badly

Pass 25 Mar 2013 88,893 miles

breather pipe on engine insecure

unable to check rear seat belts seats folded

Fail 25 Mar 2013 88,893 miles

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

breather pipe on engine insecure

unable to check rear seat belts seats folded

Pass 7 Apr 2012 83,118 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,351 miles

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass is smashed

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

Rear exhaust box, mounting strap is broken but still adequately supported

Pass 5 Feb 2010 56,514 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cant see the front brake pads

damage to the n/s mirror

oil level is low

Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,849 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 XZW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XZW, 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 XZW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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