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BN55 KYS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

71,265 mi
Last recorded71,265 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 KYS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 71,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 70,661 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 70,004 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 69,377 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 68,532 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 67,927 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,659 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 67,454 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 66,938 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,118 miles

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

Offside Front seat moves

Pass 10 Aug 2016 63,517 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,405 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 45,268 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 36,910 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 31,448 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 31,448 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,795 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,742 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 14,735 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 9,042 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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BN55 KYS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BN55 KYS, 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 KYS registered?

BN55 KYS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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