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BV05 ENN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,799 mi
Last recorded78,799 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ENN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 78,799 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 78,799 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,008 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer mounting badly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2016 61,424 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer mounting badly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 55,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system corroded

slight sidewall damage N/S/F

Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,895 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 49,895 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 42,996 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,996 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,465 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 34,465 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,396 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,790 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 19,679 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 17,288 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,288 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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BV05 ENN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BV05 ENN, 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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BV05 ENN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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