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LL55 BFX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,661 mi
Last recorded102,661 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL55 BFX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 102,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded, but not serious

Fail 21 Nov 2025 102,661 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded, but not serious

Pass 2 Dec 2024 100,995 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 98,684 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 98,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 97,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 96,506 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 96,506 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 94,220 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s/front & n/s/rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 94,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s/front & n/s/rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 92,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 90,549 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 87,202 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 87,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 81,454 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 72,412 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 63,493 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 63,493 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Oct 2013 54,737 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,402 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 38,823 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,277 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 24,378 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 17,464 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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LL55 BFX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LL55 BFX, 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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LL55 BFX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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