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BG55 YNZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,577 mi
Last recorded135,577 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 135,577 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 133,205 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 131,079 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 127,913 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 127,913 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 124,518 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 124,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 121,057 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 121,057 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 117,362 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 111,026 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 104,974 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 95,101 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,225 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 77,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 73,174 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 73,174 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,106 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 67,106 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,335 miles

Nearside front tyre low on the outside edge

Pass 15 Oct 2010 54,811 miles

front brake discs lipped

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front brake discs lipped

offside front tyre getting low

Fail 20 Oct 2009 48,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front brake discs lipped

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,854 miles

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

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 YNZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 BG55 YNZ, 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 YNZ registered?

BG55 YNZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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