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BG55 CNA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,937 mi
Last recorded138,937 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 138,937 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 130,531 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2023 121,592 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 117,266 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 110,445 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 105,272 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 105,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 98,846 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 98,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 93,588 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 87,744 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 87,744 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 79,699 miles

front exhaust bracket corroding

Fail 19 Sep 2016 79,699 miles

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

front exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,962 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 72,961 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 64,330 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,566 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 55,565 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 47,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel missing

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracked slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2012 47,323 miles

Spare wheel missing

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracked slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,802 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 39,801 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,729 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,051 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,361 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 CNA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CNA, 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 CNA registered?

BG55 CNA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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