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BK05 YVP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,702 mi
Last recorded117,702 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YVP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 117,702 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 108,289 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 108,903 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 102,204 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 102,204 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 93,505 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 93,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,477 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 86,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,523 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2014
Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,292 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 60,398 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 60,398 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,540 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 51,540 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,431 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

ext. system getting rusty in places

n/s.f tyre side wall wearing

one n/s/r hand brake cable support adrift

plastic cover fitted over parts of susp.and engine

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,105 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 YVP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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