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BP05 LSV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,595 mi
Last recorded143,595 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 LSV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 143,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 143,593 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 133,377 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 133,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine oil leak

Pass 30 May 2015 124,959 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside outer front sill slight flexing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 115,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre slight damage to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 3 Jun 2014 115,582 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre slight damage to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 31 May 2013 107,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 107,362 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 95,419 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 95,416 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

diesel fuel filter housing slightly damp with fuel

Pass 26 May 2011 75,356 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,298 miles

both rear tyres perishing

engine under tray insecure and damaged

near side rear tyre low on pressue advise check for puncture

near side rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2009 31,015 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,223 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 LSV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige 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 LSV, 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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What year was BP05 LSV registered?

BP05 LSV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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