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BV05 EPJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,644 mi
Last recorded92,644 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 92,644 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 92,642 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 89,595 miles

Coolant leak at radiator ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear 'P' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 16 Aug 2019 89,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak at radiator ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear 'P' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 22 Jan 2018 79,444 miles

Front both tyres under inflated

Fail 22 Jan 2018 79,444 miles

Front both tyres under inflated

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 66,903 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 66,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 57,823 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 47,684 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2015 47,684 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 36,384 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 36,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished on outer sidewalls

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

rear exhaust strap broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 16 Jan 2013 25,371 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 21,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 18,149 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 14,377 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 9,567 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 4,413 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 EPJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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