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BK05 YVD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,489 mi
Last recorded84,489 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YVD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 84,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Mar 2015 84,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 66,533 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 66,532 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2013 60,891 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2012 50,874 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 50,874 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 40,119 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 19 May 2010 32,208 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 25,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 17,159 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 17,159 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 YVD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YVD, 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 YVD registered?

BK05 YVD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BK05 YVD shows 12 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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