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CF55 BFN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,955 mi
Last recorded111,955 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 BFN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 111,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 105,284 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 105,283 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached wing linner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 99,175 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 99,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 93,041 miles

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

both front outer sills corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2016 93,035 miles

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

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

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

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

both front outer sills corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2015 87,182 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,033 miles

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 80,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 70,683 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 63,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhauts box slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 54,008 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Both Front Discs Pitted

Fail 12 May 2010 44,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

Pass 12 May 2010 44,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 18 May 2009 34,032 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,727 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 31,692 miles

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

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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CF55 BFN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CF55 BFN, 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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CF55 BFN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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