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CJ55 BHL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,280 mi
Last recorded101,280 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 BHL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 101,280 miles

Central Exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 99,754 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 15 Dec 2021 99,754 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2020 92,900 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 92,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking p/steering valve in pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 85,402 miles

centre exhaust deteriorating

Fail 4 Dec 2019 85,401 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel to much travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

centre exhaust deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2018 73,478 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 73,472 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 68,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 23 Dec 2017 68,411 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp loose but not likely to fall off.

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 63,734 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 63,734 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 58,795 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 58,795 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 53,406 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 48,269 miles

n/s/f worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Dec 2013 48,269 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2012 42,779 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 36,548 miles

offside front accident damage

Pass 22 Dec 2010 31,050 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 25,867 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 19,186 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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CJ55 BHL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CJ55 BHL, 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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CJ55 BHL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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