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BT55 NNE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,719 mi
Last recorded123,719 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 NNE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 123,719 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 123,473 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 116,471 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 106,026 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 100,049 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 100,011 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 89,687 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 84,988 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 84,986 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 76,450 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 76,446 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 62,595 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 58,963 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 52,732 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 52,732 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 47,177 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,057 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 35,487 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 35,458 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,305 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 25,649 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 30 Dec 2008 21,509 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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BT55 NNE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT55 NNE, 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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BT55 NNE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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