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BK05 NMV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,290 mi
Last recorded83,290 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 NMV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 83,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 78,640 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 78,640 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 73,561 miles

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

Compression leaking past injector.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 73,561 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Compression leaking past injector.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,934 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 66,934 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 60,607 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

all tyres worn on inner and outer edges, close to cords

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2016 56,318 miles

rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 16 Mar 2016 56,297 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 49,776 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 49,770 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 46,065 miles

Strong advise: Offside rear tyre wearing thin and very heavily perished tread and sidewall

Unable to see front and rear brake pad condition

Fail 14 Mar 2013 46,061 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Strong advise: Offside rear tyre wearing thin and very heavily perished tread and sidewall

Unable to see front and rear brake pad condition

Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,745 miles

Offside rear tyre very perished

Suspect rear brake pads very low, unable to see brakes condition through wheel trims

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,357 miles

front discs worn

o.s.r tyre perished

unable to see front pads

Fail 23 Mar 2011 37,348 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Strong advise: offside rear tyre bald on both edges and perished

front discs worn

offside front tyre perished

unable to see front pads

Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,232 miles

o.s.f tyre worn on inner+outer edges

Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,113 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 NMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BK05 NMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK05 NMV registered?

BK05 NMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BK05 NMV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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