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BN55 ZVV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,288 mi
Last recorded117,288 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 117,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 114,307 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 111,270 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 111,266 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 107,907 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 105,105 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 105,105 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 101,366 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 97,411 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 14 Nov 2018 91,717 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 86,536 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 86,536 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 79,192 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 73,030 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 66,626 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 66,626 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 62,472 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,480 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,291 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,083 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 47,492 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 47,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 35,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 35,570 miles

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

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

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 ZVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 ZVV, 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 ZVV registered?

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

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