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BN55 ZVS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,682 mi
Last recorded89,682 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 ZVS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 89,682 miles

Nearside Front side wall slight damage

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 84,513 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 84,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,373 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,574 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 60,930 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,758 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 48,281 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 48,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,160 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,558 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 35,493 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 28,873 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,779 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 ZVS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZVS, 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 ZVS registered?

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

Is BN55 ZVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 ZVS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN55 ZVS have outstanding finance?

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