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BD55 TXS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

57,377 mi
Last recorded57,377 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 TXS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 57,377 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 56,573 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 55,574 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 54,609 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 53,810 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 53,179 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 53,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 52,308 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 50,760 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 50,754 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 49,413 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 47,103 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 47,102 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 44,345 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 44,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 40,134 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 36,369 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 36,369 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 32,329 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 28,299 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 28,299 miles

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

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

o/s/f door check strap broke inside

rear exhaust hanger bracket deteriating

Pass 17 Nov 2010 23,987 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 19,569 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 19,569 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 15,786 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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BD55 TXS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BD55 TXS, 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 BD55 TXS registered?

BD55 TXS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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