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BK05 HVC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

220,814 mi
Last recorded220,814 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 HVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 220,814 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 194,265 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 194,265 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 188,293 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 188,293 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 175,968 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 161,510 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 144,508 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 125,071 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 108,759 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 108,490 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,687 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,624 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,571 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 68,956 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 62,609 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 55,613 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,659 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 29,593 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 21,334 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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BK05 HVC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BK05 HVC, 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 BK05 HVC registered?

BK05 HVC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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