MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust back box corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front - Offside rear - Nearside rear all deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wheel trims fitted at time of test preventing full inspection of brake pads
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
front brake disc worn.
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV05 EPL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 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 EPL, 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 BV05 EPL registered?
BV05 EPL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2005.
Is BV05 EPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV05 EPL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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