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BN55 BSY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,537 mi
Last recorded109,537 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 BSY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 109,537 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 100,590 miles

BOTH SILLS RUSTY

Pass 29 May 2019 88,805 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 28 May 2019 88,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 82,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 29 May 2018 82,120 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 75,487 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust box cracked

Fail 26 May 2017 75,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust box cracked

Pass 26 May 2016 67,317 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 67,311 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 59,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 59,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2014 50,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2014 50,936 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2013 42,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,873 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,698 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,488 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,444 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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BN55 BSY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BN55 BSY, 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 BN55 BSY registered?

BN55 BSY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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