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FL55 BNZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,483 mi
Last recorded104,483 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 BNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2019 104,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cyl. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bottom arms rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s + n/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door trim insecure

rear wiper blade split

underside spare tyre under inflated + outer sidewall major splitting

Pass 30 Jul 2018 99,482 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 94,347 miles

drive shaft oil seals minor leak

exhaust middle box outer skin deteriorating- tail section box has small hole giving minor leak - will req attention soon maybe best to replace both sections at same time

rear footbrake imbalance close to limit get it checked soon

Pass 15 Jul 2016 92,367 miles

Nearside outer sill minor corrosion

exhaust middle+tail box outer skin deterioration

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,789 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle = tail box deteriorating

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall minor perishing

steering rack damper minor leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 85,426 miles

+have treads re-checked

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust middle+tail box outer skin deteriorating

slight knocking from n/s/f when going over bumps-service light on-replace both link bars then

spare tyre sidewall slits+perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2013 81,183 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,726 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 68,782 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 19 Nov 2010 59,373 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 47,714 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 47,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front 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 1 Dec 2008 33,605 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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FL55 BNZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FL55 BNZ, 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 FL55 BNZ registered?

FL55 BNZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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