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BP05 KPV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,410 mi
Last recorded134,410 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 KPV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 134,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2017 134,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure Ball joint pin loose at hub (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2016 122,864 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 122,864 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 113,285 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 102,925 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 May 2014 102,925 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 May 2013 94,159 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 83,457 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 83,457 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 72,787 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 63,984 miles

both rear tyres worn

unable to fully inspect engine bay from above or below due to covers

Pass 27 May 2009 53,153 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 53,152 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S/R tyre puntured

front brake discs worn

unable to see all front brake pads

Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,096 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 KPV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KPV, 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 KPV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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