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BG55 CMK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

93,034 mi
Last recorded93,034 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 93,034 miles

o/s/front top strut bearing noisey

Fail 3 Jul 2025 93,033 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

o/s/front top strut bearing noisey

Pass 4 Jul 2024 88,019 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 88,019 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2023 81,954 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 75,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 71,946 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 71,946 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 68,596 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 68,596 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2019 65,999 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 65,999 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 61,868 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 61,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,243 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 55,231 miles

Both Rear Suspension Bump Stops perished/split.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 55,230 miles

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

Both Rear Suspension Bump Stops perished/split.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 49,352 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 44,074 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 38,544 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 27,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 17,058 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 13,306 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 13,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 9,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 9,907 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 8,694 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 8,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 7,736 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 7,725 miles

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

spare tyre has nail in it and is flat

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 CMK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 CMK, 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 BG55 CMK registered?

BG55 CMK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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