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BJ05 KVK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,367 mi
Last recorded77,367 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 KVK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,367 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pads not visible

Fail 22 Aug 2017 77,367 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pads not visible

Pass 9 Aug 2016 67,783 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on the outer edge, has scrub damage to the sidewall and age cracks in the tread

Nearside Rear Tyre has age cracks

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 67,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on the outer edge, has scrub damage to the sidewall and age cracks in the tread

Nearside Rear Tyre has age cracks

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 64,857 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f door is catching the wing when it opens/ closes

Fail 6 Aug 2015 64,857 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f door is catching the wing when it opens/ closes

Fail 2 Aug 2014 62,369 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 62,369 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 61,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front wiper blades are starting to split at the ends

n/s/f door is catching on the wing when opening and closing

Pass 13 Apr 2013 61,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front wiper blades are starting to split at the ends

n/s/f door is catching on the wing when opening and closing

Pass 10 Apr 2012 56,730 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 11 Apr 2011 50,391 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 43,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,694 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,126 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 24,921 miles

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

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

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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BJ05 KVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ05 KVK, 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 BJ05 KVK registered?

BJ05 KVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 KVK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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