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BL55 OSM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,354 mi
Last recorded112,354 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 OSM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 112,354 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 106,569 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 106,540 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185.65.15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 98,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat slight wear

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 98,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front seat slight wear

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 90,598 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 90,469 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Dec 2021 82,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Dec 2021 82,593 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 75,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 70,670 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 68,940 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 65,554 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 62,849 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 62,849 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,236 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 50,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,409 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 41,978 miles

offside rear tyre badly cracking and 9 years old

Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades deteriorated but still cleaning screen

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm and sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,497 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,831 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 21,098 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)

Rear number plate starting to come adrift

Spare wheel missing a wheel carrier has been made secure

Pass 2 Jan 2009 15,934 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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BL55 OSM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL55 OSM, 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 BL55 OSM registered?

BL55 OSM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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