CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN55 ZUC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,954 mi
Last recorded62,954 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 ZUC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,954 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,354 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 47,137 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 47,137 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,780 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,277 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 41,277 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,451 miles

O/S/R . N/S/R and spare tyre light cracks

Fail 23 Aug 2011 38,451 miles

O/S/R . N/S/R and spare tyre light cracks

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,777 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,321 miles

both front tyres starting to split

Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN55 ZUC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BN55 ZUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN55 ZUC?

You can check the full history of BN55 ZUC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN55 ZUC registered?

BN55 ZUC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is BN55 ZUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 ZUC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN55 ZUC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN55 ZUC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.