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HN55 BGF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

126,235 mi
Last recorded126,235 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 BGF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 126,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 126,197 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 123,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 115,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 115,722 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached not located fully in hub assembly (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 107,508 miles

Clutch rubber missing

Front both tyres worn from edges

Pass 24 Jan 2022 101,777 miles

Front clutch pedal rubber missing

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,946 miles

front brakes getting low

nearside front wheel slightly distorted

nearside rear tyre wearing on the edge

Fail 7 Jan 2021 96,946 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brakes getting low

nearside front wheel slightly distorted

nearside rear tyre wearing on the edge

Pass 27 Dec 2019 91,150 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 83,432 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 83,432 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 76,218 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 76,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 70,860 miles

engine under tray fitted

slight damage to offside rear wheel inner rim

small split in nearside inner cv boot

Pass 19 Jan 2016 64,839 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 59,645 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers seat worn

Pass 22 Jan 2014 52,567 miles

all tyres worn lows

Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,666 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,303 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,307 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 25,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 23,595 miles

Diesel Smoke Emissions High @ 2.13ppm.

Front Number Plate Fractured.

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner & Outer Tread Edges.

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn & Pitted.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wiper Blade Split.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,878 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre Inner Wall Slightly Distorted & Cut,Front Registration Plate Fractured,Engine lower Splash Panel Fracture Damaged,Rear Brake Pads Approx 3/4 Worn.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 16,042 miles

Engine Oil Black In Colour. Front Number Plate Slightly Fractured.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,042 miles

Engine Oil Black In Colour. Front Number Plate Slightly Fractured.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HN55 BGF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HN55 BGF, 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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HN55 BGF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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