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BT05 LDV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,018 mi
Last recorded64,018 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LDV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 64,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 61,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 58,260 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 54,257 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 51,311 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 48,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc's worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 45,525 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 45,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 40,546 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 38,019 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 35,957 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 34,374 miles

Both rear & offside front tyres perishing on sidewalls

Offside front tyre on minimum tread depth limit, inner edge, numerous minor cuts across tread

Pass 12 May 2015 32,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and tread is bobbly

offside rear tyre has slight cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 12 May 2015 32,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and tread is bobbly

offside rear tyre has slight cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 13 May 2014 30,680 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres tread scrubbed

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

rear silencer strap corroding

Pass 20 May 2013 28,377 miles

N/S front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Pass 7 May 2012 26,751 miles
Fail 7 May 2012 26,751 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 24,135 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 21,520 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 18,512 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 14,914 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 LDV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 LDV, 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 LDV registered?

BT05 LDV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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