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BV05 EPE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

143,578 mi
Last recorded143,578 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 EPE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 143,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 139,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 136,370 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 136,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 132,744 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 128,833 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 125,313 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 125,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 122,617 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 122,614 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 119,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 116,079 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 116,053 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 113,401 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 110,509 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion SILL AREAS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 105,686 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 101,057 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 101,057 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 94,444 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 85,211 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 72,532 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 60,391 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 46,326 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,607 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 EPE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BV05 EPE, 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 EPE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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