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BG55 AYN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

75,674 mi
Last recorded75,674 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 AYN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2021 75,674 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not in a perscribed area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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 16 Jun 2020 72,065 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 72,065 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 68,522 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 68,522 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 63,245 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 63,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 57,960 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 57,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 53,374 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2016 53,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 47,855 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear suspension beam heavily corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,549 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

rear exhaust support strap corroded and broken

Fail 5 Sep 2014 43,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

rear exhaust support strap corroded and broken

Pass 4 Sep 2013 39,394 miles

dent offside front wing

rear exhaust support strap corroded and broken

Pass 24 Sep 2012 36,055 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2011 31,079 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 25,476 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 25,476 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 21,772 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 21,772 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2008 15,711 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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BG55 AYN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BG55 AYN, 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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BG55 AYN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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