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GY55 BNF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

124,944 mi
Last recorded124,944 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 BNF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 124,944 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 124,943 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 119,679 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 119,679 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 112,320 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 112,320 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 106,881 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 106,881 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 99,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 97,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 97,105 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases below cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 92,289 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 88,376 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Aug 2018 84,850 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 84,648 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 78,853 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

power steering rack boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2016 74,193 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 74,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 68,977 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 68,977 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,917 miles

Exhaust back box held on with wire but is secure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 56,045 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 56,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2012 49,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge's

both rear tyre's heavily cracked + perrished

Pass 5 Sep 2011 432,447 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,236 miles

FRT tyres perished on side walls

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,474 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,869 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 BNF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BNF, 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 BNF registered?

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

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