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GY55 BNA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

162,037 mi
Last recorded162,037 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 BNA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 162,037 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 153,344 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 143,422 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 132,541 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 132,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 124,126 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 124,126 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 117,386 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 111,504 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 104,109 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 96,110 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 96,104 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 87,094 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,797 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,879 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,314 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 27,057 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,057 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2011 22,694 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 19,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,218 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 11,595 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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GY55 BNA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GY55 BNA, 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 GY55 BNA registered?

GY55 BNA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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