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BK05 YVC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,979 mi
Last recorded56,979 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 56,979 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 55,908 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 55,276 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 54,733 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 53,951 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 51,661 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 49,794 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 48,504 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 47,046 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,263 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 44,610 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 44,610 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,285 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside and nearside rear tyres lightly cracked/perished

Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,913 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake binding on slightly

offside rear brake disc slightly discoloured

tailgate lower securing latch loose

Pass 1 Apr 2013 35,039 miles

rear exhaust mounting strap/band defective (corrosion) not supporting rear exhaust (rear exhaust supported by hanger at rear of centre exhaust)

rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin (restricted view)

surface corrosion present on rear brake discs

Fail 1 Apr 2013 35,039 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting strap/band defective (corrosion) not supporting rear exhaust (rear exhaust supported by hanger at rear of centre exhaust)

rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin (restricted view)

surface corrosion present on rear brake discs

Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,372 miles

Front discs slightly corroded and lipped

Nearside front tyre 1.6-2mm worn on edges

Rear discs slightly corroded and lipped

Rear exhaust silencer mounting strap broke off,exhaust still secure

Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,233 miles

BOTH REAR DISC'S ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

EXHAUST BACK BOX CLAMP CORRODED AND BROKEN

Pass 24 Mar 2010 23,244 miles

surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,200 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,558 miles

Nearside 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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BK05 YVC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 YVC, 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 YVC registered?

BK05 YVC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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