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BN55 ZVH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,974 mi
Last recorded97,974 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 ZVH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 97,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 97,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 95,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 91,791 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 88,171 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 88,120 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 85,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both rear shockers outer gaiters perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both rear shocker outer rubber boot perishing

Fail 5 Jan 2021 83,509 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both rear shocker outer rubber boot perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2019 81,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 77,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 73,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 73,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner/outer edges

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 67,493 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 67,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 62,351 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 62,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 56,163 miles

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2013 48,888 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 40,695 miles

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

Spare tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Dec 2011 34,087 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 27,770 miles

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

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2009 17,713 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 8,787 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 ZVH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 BN55 ZVH, 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

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What year was BN55 ZVH registered?

BN55 ZVH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is BN55 ZVH safe to buy?

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