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LD55 BFP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,623 mi
Last recorded125,623 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 BFP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 125,623 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 121,265 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 121,262 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 115,458 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 115,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 115,260 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brakes not tested as couldnt keep vehicle in rollers without hand brake

n/s/r light cluster broken but not showing white light

n/s/r tyre becoming low on tread

Pass 28 Sep 2013 110,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 110,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 104,485 miles

N/s/f tyre sidewall in poor condition

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 104,485 miles

N/s/f tyre sidewall in poor condition

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 98,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 98,313 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 92,561 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 85,210 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 81,036 miles

N/S/R tyre getting low and has a nail in.

O/S/R brake disc pitted.

Slight bind to o/s/r brake.

Unable to check n/s/r seat belt properly due to child seat fitted.

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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LD55 BFP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LD55 BFP, 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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LD55 BFP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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