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BG55 MZY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,045 mi
Last recorded119,045 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 MZY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 119,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside front rear doors and panel damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 114,890 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside front to rear door.s

Pass 3 Jan 2024 109,655 miles

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

unable to see front pads

Pass 20 Jan 2023 104,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front to rear doors damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2022 99,970 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 92,718 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 85,777 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 85,777 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 77,025 miles

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

clutch pedal high and slipping

Pass 26 Jan 2018 58,031 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear sills damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2018 58,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear and offside rear sills damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2017 60,467 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 60,403 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 52,351 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 52,351 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 47,154 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,866 miles

wear on sidewall nearside rear

Fail 23 Sep 2013 44,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

wear on sidewall nearside rear

Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,136 miles

both rear tyre side walls are cracking.

front pads wearing low, front discs are worn/lipped

Fail 27 Sep 2012 37,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyre side walls are cracking.

front pads wearing low, front discs are worn/lipped

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,889 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsr tyre sidewall [outer] slight cracking

Fail 28 Sep 2011 30,889 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nsr tyre sidewall [outer] slight cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,943 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTTER WALL SOFT

Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,959 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,169 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 MZY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol 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 BG55 MZY, 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 MZY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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