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BP05 KNV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,234 mi
Last recorded120,234 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 KNV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 120,234 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded slightly

Fail 15 Dec 2020 120,234 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2019 107,340 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 107,340 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer & inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 106,152 miles

o/s/f tyre worn and perished

o/s/r tyre perished

rear shock covers deteriorated

o/s sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front springs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn

Fail 31 May 2018 106,059 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front springs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s sill corroded

o/s/f tyre worn and perished

o/s/r tyre perished

rear shock covers deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2016 98,955 miles

both front tyres worn

front springs corroded

n/s/f sill soft / corroded under paint

n/s/r tyre very corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 94,148 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 94,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 87,977 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight bind apparent on the offside front brake

Slight corrosion to the nearside front outer sill

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2012 77,023 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing full access to rear belts.

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Rear exhaust and bracket deteriated.

Fail 6 Aug 2012 77,005 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

2 child seats fitted not allowing full access to rear belts.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Rear exhaust and bracket deteriated.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 70,731 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 70,716 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,947 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,410 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 51,667 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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BP05 KNV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BP05 KNV, 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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BP05 KNV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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