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BT05 KHV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

130,611 mi
Last recorded130,611 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 KHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 130,611 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 120,061 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 114,191 miles

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

both front wishbones rear bushes worn/deteriorating

cracking to rear tyres inner sidewalls

front tyres 3mm tread + bold edges

n/s/r brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust bracket broken - recommend repair

slight play in n/s/f drop link

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 11 Jan 2022 107,591 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f + n/s/r brake pipe starting to corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded/weakening

Pass 12 Jan 2021 103,390 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 97,767 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive on p.a.s pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 93,002 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 93,002 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 86,673 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,115 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,812 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,285 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,424 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,810 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,173 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 54,173 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 49,800 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,012 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 41,012 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,100 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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BT05 KHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT05 KHV, 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 BT05 KHV registered?

BT05 KHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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