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BP05 LPV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

224,435 mi
Last recorded224,435 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 LPV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 224,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie bar ()

Pass 11 Feb 2019 214,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 214,811 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 207,077 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 207,077 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 197,130 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 31 Dec 2016 197,025 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 187,589 miles

Inner tie rods slight play

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 162,504 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 149,589 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 149,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 149,084 miles

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

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

Nearside rear light unit insecure

Rear brake imbalance recommend further inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2012 145,183 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 138,882 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 138,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 123,343 miles

Nearside side sill damaged at front

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

Wiper blades slightly split

Pass 6 Jul 2009 104,122 miles

rear o/s tyre worn close to legal limit. front brake pads worn thin.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 72,759 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 72,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LPV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LPV, 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 LPV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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